Anesthesia and ventilation options for flex robotic assisted laryngopharyngeal surgery

ConclusionsLesions of the tongue base, hypopharynx, larynx and trachea have the possibility to be managed with adequate exposure with minimal obstruction from ETT. Robotic HD camera permits both the surgeon and anesthesiologist to observe surgery and safely monitor the airway. An algorithm was developed for selecting ideal ventilation method for different procedures. The FLEX and the utilization of JV allows flexibility of two instruments without obstruction.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research