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Endoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection of benign parotid tumors using hairline incision
Seung Hoon Woo1,2, Jin Pyeong Kim1, Chung-Hwan Baek3
1Department of Otolaryngology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
Background:
This study evaluated the feasibility of endoscopic-assisted extracapsular dissection of benign parotid tumors using only hairline incision.
Methods:
Endoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection via only hairline incision was performed in 18 cases (5 men and 13 women) of benign parotid gland tumor (pleomorphic adenoma in 4 cases, Warthin's tumor in 14 cases).
Results:
All 18 operations were successfully performed and no conversions to conventional open resection were necessary. One patient had transient facial paresis and recovered within 1 month. The duration of the procedure was 82.5 ± 18.5 minutes.
Conclusion:
Endoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection using only hairline incision is a feasible method for treatment of benign parotid tumors. The main advantage of this procedure is that the operative scar is concealed in the hairline area.
