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Excision of a recurrent oropharyngeal malignant lesion utilizing a minimally invasive transoral robotic surgical (TORS) technique
Author(s) -
Olarte Lucia,
Dhir Karan,
Genden Eric
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21225
Subject(s) - mount , citation , medicine , transoral robotic surgery , library science , general surgery , surgery , computer science , operating system
METHODS A 78 year old male with multiple medical problems presented with a third recurrence of an oropharyngeal malignancy. The primary oropharyngeal malignancy was treated with radiation therapy. He subsequently underwent a partial glossectomy and pharyngectomy with free flap reconstruction for multiple recurrences. Finally, a TORS was performed for excision of a third recurrence. The operative course, length of hospital stay and postoperative follow-up was recorded.