Robotic-assisted salvage supraglottic laryngectomy.

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Surgical Oncology
• Robotic Surgery

Background:

• Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques have advanced head and neck cancer treatment.
• Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is an MIS approach for head and neck pathologies.
• TORS offers reduced morbidity and functional compromise in select patients.

Observation:

• A 68-year-old male patient presented with hoarseness and weight loss after radiation therapy.
• A supraglottic lesion was identified on the left false vocal cord via microlaryngoscopy.
• The patient was diagnosed with T2N0M0 supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma.

Findings:

• The first TORS supraglottic partial laryngectomy in Latin America was successfully performed.
• Complete tumor excision was achieved using TORS.
• The patient experienced no post-operative complications.

Implications:

• TORS is a viable and effective treatment for supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma.
• This procedure expands minimally invasive treatment options in Latin America.
• TORS demonstrates potential for excellent outcomes in head and neck cancer management.