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Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a developing head and neck cancer treatment. While promising for oropharyngeal cancers, evidence for laryngeal applications is still limited but expanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has emerged as a significant advancement in head and neck surgery over the last decade.
  • Initially developed for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), TORS indications are expanding to other head and neck subsites.
  • Comparative studies exist for oropharyngeal cancers, but TORS for laryngeal cancers is less established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the current applications and outcomes of TORS in head and neck cancers.
  • To highlight the evolving role of TORS beyond its initial indications.
  • To discuss the potential for future expansion of TORS procedures with technological advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and studies comparing TORS with traditional surgical and non-surgical treatments.
  • Analysis of reported functional outcomes and evidence levels for TORS in various head and neck subsites.
  • Exploration of the developmental trajectory of TORS technology and its implications.

Main Results:

  • TORS is a valuable approach for head and neck cancers, particularly OPSCC.
  • Evidence suggests potentially better functional outcomes with TORS, though level 1 evidence is still scarce for some applications like laryngeal cancer.
  • Ongoing technological advancements are expected to broaden the scope of TORS procedures.

Conclusions:

  • TORS represents a valuable and evolving surgical approach for head and neck cancers.
  • Further research and evidence are needed, especially for newer indications like laryngeal cancers.
  • The future of TORS in head and neck oncology appears promising, driven by technological innovation.