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Single-Port Robotic Postauricular Neck Dissection With Transoral Anastomosis for Oral Cancer
Shaofei Ma1, Jialu He1, Anand Gupta2
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
The Laryngoscope
|July 19, 2026
Summary
This study presents a novel robotic neck dissection and microvascular anastomosis technique for oral cancer, avoiding visible neck scars. The combined approach yielded positive surgical, functional, and cosmetic results in patients.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Robotic Surgery
- Head and Neck Cancer
Background:
- Oral squamous cell carcinoma presents challenges in surgical resection and reconstruction.
- Minimizing visible scarring is a key concern for patient cosmetic and functional outcomes.
- Transoral approaches and robotic assistance offer potential advantages in head and neck cancer surgery.
