ArticleThe Journal of laryngology and otology2025
Investigating the requirement for nasogastric tube feeding following transoral robotic surgery for head and neck cancer in Oxford: a retrospective cohort study.
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- Institutional evolution of a robotic otolaryngology program across consecutive da Vinci Si, Xi, and SP platform transitions.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Reconfiguring robotic surgery in head and neck practice: transition from multi-port to single-port with early clinical outcomes.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesTransoral robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique used in the management of head and neck cancer, though post-operative odynophagia can be a significant issue. There is debate about the necessity of elective nasogastric tube placement during the peri-operative period. This study examines the proportion of patients requiring elective nasogastric tube placement and evaluates whether pre-operative factors predict the need for nasogastric tube feeding.
methodsData from patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery in Oxford were analysed to assess correlations between pre-operative factors and nasogastric tube feeding.
resultsFifty-three patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery underwent elective nasogastric tube placement; 43 per cent required the nasogastric tube for feeding or medication. Multivariate analysis showed significant associations between nasogastric tube feeding and sex (
conclusionAlthough nearly half of the patients benefited from elective nasogastric tube placement, the remainder did not. Benefits and risks of elective nasogastric tube placement should be carefully considered.
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