Post-operative outcomes of different surgical approaches to oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer: a case-matched study

CONCLUSION: In comparison with transmandibular surgery, transoral laser microsurgery and lateral pharyngotomy were associated with fewer complications and faster functional recovery. Lateral pharyngotomy had a higher rate of positive margins than transoral laser microsurgery, with a consequently greater need for adjuvant therapy. Many patients are nonetheless unsuitable for transoral surgery. All these factors should be considered when deciding on oropharyngeal cancer surgical treatment.PMID:33818328 | DOI:10.1017/S0022215121000876

Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - April 5, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: G Tirelli A Bertolin F Guida S Zucchini M Tofanelli G Rizzotto P Boscolo-Rizzo G Danesi N Gardenal Source Type: research