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Surgical technique refinements in head and neck oncologic surgery
Author(s) -
Liu Jeffrey C.,
Shah Jatin P.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.21454
Subject(s) - medicine , transoral laser microsurgery , surgery , swallowing , head and neck , microsurgery , oncologic surgery , thyroid , lymphadenectomy , head and neck cancer , radiation therapy , cancer
The head and neck region poses a challenging arena for oncologic surgery. Diseases and their treatment can affect a myriad of functions, including sight, hearing, taste, smell, breathing, speaking, swallowing, facial expression, and appearance. This review discusses several areas where refinements in surgical techniques have led to improved patient outcomes. This includes surgical incisions, neck lymphadenectomy, transoral laser microsurgery, minimally invasive thyroid surgery, and the use of vascularized free flaps for oromandibular reconstruction. J. Surg. Oncol. 2010; 101:661‐668. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.