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Use of the self‐retaining Alexis ring retractor in transoral robotic surgery
Author(s) -
Perenyei Miklos,
Dobbs Thomas D.,
Fraser Lisa R.,
Winter Stuart C.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.24882
Subject(s) - retractor , transoral robotic surgery , medicine , surgery
Background Ring retractors, such as the Alexis® wound retractor, are simple devices used in a wide range of surgical settings to provide atraumatic exposure while protecting wound edges. Methods Here, we describe the application of the Alexis® to provide access during transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Conclusion Its ease of application and many benefits, including maximization of intraoral space and protection of perioral soft tissues, make this device an excellent adjunct for TORS procedures.