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Use of the self-retaining Alexis ring retractor in transoral robotic surgery
Miklos Perenyei1, Thomas D Dobbs2, Lisa R Fraser1
1Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.
Background:
Ring retractors, such as the Alexis® wound retractor, are simple devices used in a wide range of surgical settings to provide atraumatic exposure while protecting wound edges.
Methods:
Here, we describe the application of the Alexis® to provide access during transoral robotic surgery (TORS).
Conclusion:
Its ease of application and many benefits, including maximization of intraoral space and protection of perioral soft tissues, make this device an excellent adjunct for TORS procedures.
