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  • Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Eagle Syndrome involves symptoms from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament.
  • Surgical excision of the styloid process is an option for patients unresponsive to medical management.
  • Traditional transoral approaches often include tonsillectomy, which carries associated pain and morbidity.

Observation:

  • Robotic surgery offers enhanced visualization and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
  • Tonsillectomy-sparing techniques aim to minimize patient discomfort and recovery time.
  • This study explored the feasibility of a transoral robot-assisted styloidectomy without tonsillectomy.

Findings:

  • Three successful cases of tonsillectomy-sparing transoral robot-assisted styloidectomy were performed.
  • This technique provides superior exposure and instrumentation compared to traditional methods.
  • The procedure effectively managed Eagle Syndrome symptoms while avoiding tonsillectomy.

Implications:

  • This represents the first reported application of tonsillectomy-sparing transoral robotic surgery for Eagle Syndrome.
  • The findings suggest a potential paradigm shift in the surgical management of this condition.
  • This minimally invasive approach may improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery burdens.