First use of a computer‐assisted operator‐controlled flexible endoscope for transoral surgery | Zendy

Schuler Patrick J. | Zendy; Duvvuri Uma | Zendy; Friedrich Daniel T. | Zendy; Rotter Nicole | Zendy; Scheithauer Marc O. | Zendy; Hoffmann Thomas K. | Zendy

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First use of a computer‐assisted operator‐controlled flexible endoscope for transoral surgery

Author(s) -

Schuler Patrick J.,

Duvvuri Uma,

Friedrich Daniel T.,

Rotter Nicole,

Scheithauer Marc O.,

Hoffmann Thomas K.

Publication year - 2015

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.24957

Subject(s) - transoral robotic surgery , endoscope , medicine , surgery , head and neck squamous cell carcinoma , head and neck , head and neck cancer , medical physics , radiation therapy

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become an accepted treatment option for head and neck cancer. However, anatomical limitations and a relevant financial burden require alternative developments in this field. To this end, a patient presenting with a T2 squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lateral oropharyngeal wall was effectively treated with a new Conformité Européene–certified, computer‐assisted, operator‐controlled flexible endoscope (Flex). Intraoperative visualization and tissue handling were acceptable and safe. Transoral surgery with the flexible endoscope was safely conducted in a clinical setting. The introduction of alternative TORS systems will increase competition, drive scientific improvement, and reduce financial expenses. Laryngoscope , 125:645–648, 2015

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