[Research progress in accessory parotid gland tumor surgery]

In salivary gland disease, accessory parotid gland (APG) lesions are relatively low, and tumor is the most common manifestation. Currently, surgery is the primary treatment method for APG tumors. Although numerous surgical procedures are available, there is no standard protocol. Due to the location of the APG in the midcheek area, the complications and aesthetic concerns connected with conventional surgery for treating APG tumors sometimes cause significant distress to patients. With the progress of medical technology as well as improving patients' aesthetic and functional requirements, surgical excision methods and incision design are constantly improving. More beautiful and minimally invasive treatments, such as concealed transoral approach and endoscopically aided extracapsular dissection of APG, have been gradually developed. This review focuses on surgical techniques, benefits, and drawbacks of APG tumor surgery that have been carried out and provides an outlook based on the preliminary application of endoscopically assisted accessory parotid tumor resection.