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Lateral pharyngotomy
O Laccourreye1, A Villeneuve1, F Rubin1
1Services d'otorhinolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervicofaciale; Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, HEGP, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 75015 Paris, France.
European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
|November 29, 2018
Summary
Lateral pharyngotomy effectively resects lateral oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. This review details technical aspects, potential errors, and functional outcomes for this surgical approach.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Cancers of the lateral oropharynx and hypopharynx require precise surgical resection.
- Lateral pharyngotomy is a recognized surgical technique for accessing these tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the medical literature on lateral pharyngotomy for lateral oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer.
- To document key technical considerations, common errors, and functional outcomes associated with this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of existing medical literature.
- Analysis of technical points, surgical variants, and error avoidance strategies.
- Evaluation of reported functional results post-lateral pharyngotomy.
Main Results:
- Key technical steps for lateral pharyngotomy are identified.
- Common technical pitfalls and strategies for their avoidance are outlined.
- Functional outcomes following the procedure are summarized based on literature data.
Conclusions:
- Lateral pharyngotomy is a viable surgical option for lateral oro/hypopharyngeal cancers.
- Understanding technical nuances and potential errors is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
- The procedure's functional results warrant careful consideration in surgical planning.
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