ArticleActa otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale2026
Modular approach to the parapharyngeal space based on transoral robotic surgery.
Article in Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Objective: Lesions of the parapharyngeal space can be resected through a variety of approaches, depending on their location and biology, as well as on the surgeon's experience. Historically, the transcervical approach has been the most employed, while the transoral has been neglected because of its intrinsic limitations. The advent of robotic surgery has expanded the indications of transoral resection thanks to its reduced morbidity and the possibility of combination with other accesses. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients submitted to transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for parapharyngeal lesions at the European Institute of Oncology. We further focused on patients treated with a combined transoral-transcervical approach. Results: Between 2013 and 2024, 43 patients underwent TORS for a parapharyngeal lesion, with curative intent in the majority of cases (93%). In 9 cases (19%), a transcervical/trans-parotid approach was combined with TORS. A transmandibular approach was never necessary. The postoperative course was uneventful for all patients. The majority of lesions were benign (79%). Conclusions: TORS has proven to be a viable option for lesions of the parapharyngeal space. A combined modular approach is feasible to lessen surgical morbidity.
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