Robotics in Laryngeal Surgery

While transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) has been the gold standard for laryngeal surgery for many years, recently transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become a new treatment option not being restricted to a straight line of view which can be an obstacle during resection. In combination with specifically designed retractors TORS can provide a superior visualization and allows tissue manipulation especially in the narrow working space of the larynx. The present article describes the commercially available robotic systems suitable for transoral surgery in adult benign laryngeal masses and highlights on the use of TORS retractors.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research