This edition of Otolaryngologic Clinics focuses on all aspects of robotic-assisted surgery in Otolaryngology including current, well-accepted techniques as well as emerging applications of the technology. Interest in TORS has increased dramatically as other applications of robotic surgery are explored including robotic-assisted approaches to the thyroid, anterior skull base, and neck. Each article in this edition of Oto Clinics highlights a specific application of robotic surgery in Otolaryngology and includes a detailed step-by-step approach with associated online videos. In depth discussion of indications, complications, and technical pearls accompany each article. TORS for Tonsil cancer; Base of tongue Cancer; Larynx cancer; Sleep apnea; Parapharyngeal spcae; and Benign lesions of the pharynx is presented along with Robotic approaches to anterior skull base and thyroid, Transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy; Transfacial robotic thyroidectomy; and Robotic approaches to the neck.
ISBN: | 9780323299275 |
Publication date: | 17th June 2014 |
Author: | Neil D, MD Associate Professor Tenure Track, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The Universit Gross |
Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division |
Format: | Hardback |
Series: | The Clinics: Internal Medicine |
Genres: |
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Surgery |