Benign submandibular gland tumours: outcomes of gland-preserving excision by endoscopic or conventional approach

Endoscope-assisted surgery is becoming a preferred technique in salivary gland surgery. However, this technique has not yet been applied in submandibular gland (SMG) preservation surgery. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the outcomes of endoscope-assisted gland-preserving surgery through a hairline incision in patients with benign SMG tumours. The study included 38 patients with benign SMG tumours who underwent tumour excision with gland preservation: 19 who underwent local excision of the tumour through an endoscope-assisted hairline approach and 19 who received the conventional cervical approach.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: T. Rui, P. Qiu, Y. Wang, G. Wu, M. Fu, W. Chen Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research