Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI)01:08

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI)

1.2K
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) is a powerful analytical technique used in mass spectrometry. It enables the identification and characterization of various biomolecules, including proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. MALDI is an ionization technique, widely employed in biological and medical research, as well as in fields like pharmacology and biochemistry.The analyte of interest, a biomolecule or a mixture of biomolecules, is mixed with a suitable matrix...
1.2K
Long-patch Base Excision Repair01:02

Long-patch Base Excision Repair

8.0K
Since the discovery of the two BER pathways, there has been a debate about how a cell chooses one pathway over the other and the factors determining this selection. Numerous in vitro experiments have pointed out multiple determinants for the sub-pathway selection. These are:
8.0K
Neural Regulation01:37

Neural Regulation

43.4K
Digestion begins with a cephalic phase that prepares the digestive system to receive food. When our brain processes visual or olfactory information about food, it triggers impulses in the cranial nerves innervating the salivary glands and stomach to prepare for food.
43.4K
Genomics02:02

Genomics

40.7K
Genomics is the science of genomes: it is the study of all the genetic material of an organism. In humans, the genome consists of information carried in 23 pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus, as well as mitochondrial DNA. In genomics, both coding and non-coding DNA is sequenced and analyzed. Genomics allows a better understanding of all living things, their evolution, and their diversity. It has a myriad of uses: for example, to build phylogenetic trees, to improve productivity and...
40.7K
Convergent Evolution01:54

Convergent Evolution

33.0K
Evolution shapes the features of organisms over time, ensuring that they are suited for the environments in which they live. Sometimes, selection pressure leads to the rise of similar but unrelated adaptations in organisms with no recent common ancestors, a process known as convergent evolution.
33.0K
Bystander Effect02:09

Bystander Effect

10.3K
The discussion of bullying highlights the problem of witnesses not intervening to help a victim. This is a common occurrence, as the following well-publicized event demonstrates. In 1964, in Queens, New York, a 19-year-old woman named Kitty Genovese was attacked by a person with a knife near the back entrance to her apartment building and again in the hallway inside her apartment building. When the attack occurred, she screamed for help numerous times and eventually died from her stab wounds.
10.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Infraclavicular subclavian vein catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial comparing standard ultrasound guidance and a new needle guidance device.

Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine·2026
Same author

Perforator Versus Non-perforator Flap for Perineal Reconstruction: Long-Term Comparison of Complications and Quality of Life.

Annals of surgical oncology·2026
Same author

Extracellular vesicle proteomics in staphylococcus aureus-treated blood and sepsis reveals coordinated complement, acute phase, neutrophil, and exocytosis responses.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Perforator Versus Non-perforator Flap for Perineal Reconstruction-Long-Term Comparison of Complications and Quality of Life.

Annals of surgical oncology·2026
Same author

A Practical Algorithm for Donor- and Recipient-site Selection in Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer in Extremity Lymphedema.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same author

Exploring the Role of AI in Managing Treatment Recommendations for Lymphedema: International, Multidisciplinary, Multiprofessional Survey Study of Trust, Reliability, and Impact on Decision-Making.

JMIR medical informatics·2026
Same journal

Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Hospital Experience in Rwanda.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Do Dedicated Research Years Matter? Perspectives From Plastic Surgery Program Leadership.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Longevity and Volume Expansion of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers: A Cross-sectional 3-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Computed Tomographic Angiography-guided Zero-CO<sub>2</sub> Endoscopic Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap for Salvage Breast Reconstruction After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Loss.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Juvenile Hyaline Fibromatosis Presenting as Progressive Flexion Contracture of the Middle Finger in a Child: A Case Report.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Plant Exosome Injection with or without Low Level Laser Therapy Promotes Skin Wound Healing: An Experimental Study.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 5, 2026

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy
05:25

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Published on: October 24, 2025

550

Innovative Refinements in Robotic-assisted Transoral Free Flap Inset Using Mini-pharyngotomy.

Nicole E Speck1, Medea Rodriguez1, Alexander Lunger1

  • 1From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|February 4, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) offers a minimally invasive option for head and neck cancer. A novel robotic approach with mini-pharyngotomy for free flap reconstruction preserves nerves and vessels, improving patient outcomes.

More Related Videos

Technical Detail for Robot Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy
14:45

Technical Detail for Robot Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Published on: September 28, 2019

15.5K
Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy
08:34

Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy

Published on: January 2, 2026

570

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2026

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy
05:25

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Published on: October 24, 2025

550
Technical Detail for Robot Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy
14:45

Technical Detail for Robot Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Published on: September 28, 2019

15.5K
Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy
08:34

Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy

Published on: January 2, 2026

570

Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become a minimally invasive standard for head and neck cancer.
  • Expanding TORS applications presents challenges for reconstructive surgeons.
  • Innovation is needed to integrate robotic techniques with reconstructive procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore a novel, minimally invasive approach for transoral free flap inset and pedicle positioning.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted free flap reconstruction using a nerve- and vessel-sparing mini-pharyngotomy.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of four patients undergoing robotic-assisted resection and free flap reconstruction.
  • Utilized a nerve- and vessel-sparing mini-pharyngotomy for transoral free flap inset.
  • Avoided traditional mandibulotomy and lateral pharyngotomy.

Main Results:

  • All four patients had successful reconstructions with no flap loss or fistulas.
  • Preservation of critical structures, including the hypoglossal and lingual nerves, was achieved.
  • Follow-up ranged from 9 to 70 months.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic-assisted free flap inset with mini-pharyngotomy is a safe and effective alternative to conventional methods.
  • This technique may reduce surgical morbidity and optimize functional outcomes.
  • It represents a patient-centric approach in head and neck reconstruction.