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ArticleOtolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery2025

Endoscope-Assisted Transcervical Resection of Parapharyngeal Space Tumors.

Joshua D Smith, Steven B Chinn, Shaum Sridharan, Kevin J Contrera, Molly E Heft-Neal, Matthew E Spector

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Joshua D SmithDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Steven B ChinnDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Shaum SridharanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Kevin J ContreraDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Molly E Heft-NealDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Matthew E SpectorDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Abstract

objectiveWe describe a novel technique for endoscope-assisted (EA) transcervical (TC) approach for resection of parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors and compare perioperative outcomes of this approach to standard TC approaches. STUDY

designRetrospective chart review.

settingSingle tertiary care center.

methodsThis was a single-institution, retrospective analysis of all patients undergoing TC approach for resection of PPS tumors over a 10-year period. We describe unique advantages of our surgical approach utilizing a 0° endoscope for improved surgical access, visualization, and efficiency. χ

resultsOur cohort included 77 patients (n = 40 EA, n = 37 TC). There was no difference in patient age, sex, tumor laterality, tumor size, or tumor location between groups. The EA approach was associated with significantly shorter operative times (median [range] for EA 73 [33-270] minutes vs TC 112 [56-362] minutes, P < .01) and reduced rates of immediate postoperative marginal mandibular nerve paresis (EA: n = 5 [12.5%] vs TC: n = 16 [43.2%], P < 0.01).

conclusionEA TC approach for resection of PPS tumors offers improved surgical access and is associated with reduced surgical time and rates of marginal mandibular nerve paresis compared to standard transcervical approaches.

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EndoscopyParapharyngeal SpacePharyngeal NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeendoscopeendoscopicparapharyngeal spacetranscervicaltumors

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PMID39353143
PMCPMC11697518

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