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Robot-Assisted Neck Dissection Through a Modified Facelift Incision.

William G Albergotti1, James K Byrd1, Melonie Nance2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|August 19, 2015
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Robot-assisted neck dissection (RAND) using a modified facelift incision is a safe and feasible procedure for American patients. This technique offers appropriate oncologic outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Neck dissections are crucial for head and neck cancer treatment.
  • Traditional methods can leave significant scarring.
  • Minimally invasive techniques are sought to improve cosmetic and functional outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted neck dissection (RAND) via a modified facelift incision.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of RAND in an American patient population.
  • To determine if RAND can achieve good oncologic results with improved cosmesis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 10 patients undergoing 11 RAND procedures.
  • Data collected included demographics, surgical details, complications, and oncologic outcomes.
Keywords:
head and neck squamous cell carcinomahead and neck surgeryneck dissectionsurgical outcomestreatment of head and neck tumors

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  • Follow-up averaged 19.4 months.

    • Main Results:

    • No major complications were reported in the 11 robot-assisted neck dissections.
    • Average operative time was 284.4 minutes with a mean lymph node yield of 28.5 nodes.
    • One supraclavicular recurrence occurred in a previously irradiated patient; all patients remain alive without evidence of disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Robot-assisted neck dissection (RAND) through a modified facelift incision is a safe and feasible surgical option.
    • This approach can yield appropriate oncologic outcomes for patients seeking to avoid noticeable scars.
    • Surgeons require training in neck dissection and robotic surgery for successful RAND implementation.