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A Scoping Review of Pain Management After Transoral Robotic Surgery
Vusala Snyder1, Daniel O Kraft2, Andrew Creamer3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Objective:
Pain following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a driver of adverse outcomes and can lead to readmission and treatment delays. A scoping review was conducted to characterize TORS-related pain and identify key management strategies utilized in the literature.
Data Sources:
OVID Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane, Pubmed, and Embase databases were queried.
Review Methods:
Two team members independently screened titles and abstracts and completed full-text reviews. Studies examining TORS for OPSCC with quantitative pain data were included. The study followed the PRISMA guidelines.
Results:
A total of 1467 studies were imported for screening and 25 studies were ultimately included. The average study sample size was 89 participants. 68% were conducted in a single-center academic setting. Pain was assessed on varying timelines up to 3 years using 13 different metrics. Pain peaks days-weeks postoperatively and returns to baseline thereafter. Postoperative pain is a significant cause of morbidity and limited data exist about optimal management.
Conclusion:
Prospective studies are needed to characterize and address TORS-related pain.
