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Muto J, Tateya I, Nakatomi H, Uyama I, Hirose Y. Transoral Robotic-Assisted Neurosurgery for Skull Base and Upper Spine Lesions. Neurospine 2024; 21:106-115. [PMID: 38569637 PMCID: PMC10992650 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2448062.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The application of the da Vinci Surgical System in neurosurgery is limited due to technical difficulties requiring precise maneuvers and small instruments. This study details the advantages and disadvantages of robotics in neurosurgery and the reachable range of the transoral approach to lesions of the skull base and upper cervical spine. METHODS In a cadaver study, the da Vinci Xi robot, lacking haptic feedback, was utilized for sagittal and coronal approaches on 5 heads, facilitating dura suturing in 3, with a 30°-angled drill for bone removal. RESULTS Perfect exposure of all the nasopharyngeal sites, clivus, sellar, and choana, including the bilateral eustachian tubes, was achieved without any external incisions using this palatal split approach of transoral robotic surgery. The time required to perform a single stitch, knot, and complete single suture in robotic suturing of deep-seated were significantly less compared to manual suturing via the endonasal approach. CONCLUSION This is the first report to show the feasibility of suturing the dural defect in deep-seated lesions transorally and revealed that the limit of reach in the coronal plane via a transoral approach with incision of the soft palate is the foramen ovale. This preclinical investigation also showed that the transoral robotic approach is feasible for lesions extending from the sellar to the C2 in the sagittal plane. Refinement of robotic instruments for specific anatomic sites and future neurosurgical studies are needed to further demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this system in treating benign and malignant skull base lesions.
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- Jun Muto
- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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Pangal DJ, Cote DJ, Ruzevick J, Yarovinsky B, Kugener G, Wrobel B, Ference EH, Swanson M, Hung AJ, Donoho DA, Giannotta S, Zada G. Robotic and robot-assisted skull base neurosurgery: systematic review of current applications and future directions. Neurosurg Focus 2022; 52:E15. [PMID: 34973668 DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.focus21505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The utility of robotic instrumentation is expanding in neurosurgery. Despite this, successful examples of robotic implementation for endoscopic endonasal or skull base neurosurgery remain limited. Therefore, the authors performed a systematic review of the literature to identify all articles that used robotic systems to access the sella or anterior, middle, or posterior cranial fossae. METHODS A systematic review of MEDLINE and PubMed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines performed for articles published between January 1, 1990, and August 1, 2021, was conducted to identify all robotic systems (autonomous, semiautonomous, or surgeon-controlled) used for skull base neurosurgical procedures. Cadaveric and human clinical studies were included. Studies with exclusively otorhinolaryngological applications or using robotic microscopes were excluded. RESULTS A total of 561 studies were identified from the initial search, of which 22 were included following full-text review. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) using the da Vinci Surgical System was the most widely reported system (4 studies) utilized for skull base and pituitary fossa procedures; additionally, it has been reported for resection of sellar masses in 4 patients. Seven cadaveric studies used the da Vinci Surgical System to access the skull base using alternative, non-TORS approaches (e.g., transnasal, transmaxillary, and supraorbital). Five cadaveric studies investigated alternative systems to access the skull base. Six studies investigated the use of robotic endoscope holders. Advantages to robotic applications in skull base neurosurgery included improved lighting and 3D visualization, replication of more traditional gesture-based movements, and the ability for dexterous movements ordinarily constrained by small operative corridors. Limitations included the size and angulation capacity of the robot, lack of drilling components preventing fully robotic procedures, and cost. Robotic endoscope holders may have been particularly advantageous when the use of a surgical assistant or second surgeon was limited. CONCLUSIONS Robotic skull base neurosurgery has been growing in popularity and feasibility, but significant limitations remain. While robotic systems seem to have allowed for greater maneuverability and 3D visualization, their size and lack of neurosurgery-specific tools have continued to prevent widespread adoption into current practice. The next generation of robotic technologies should prioritize overcoming these limitations.
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- Dhiraj J Pangal
- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 2USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 2USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 2USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 3USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; and
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- 4Division of Neurosurgery, Center for Neuroscience, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 1USC Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Barbara F, Cariti F, De Robertis V, Barbara M. Flexible transoral robotic surgery: the Italian experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 41:24-30. [PMID: 33746219 PMCID: PMC7982750 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n0688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective This prospective, non-randomised study documents our initial experience using the Flex® Surgical System for transoral surgery in Italy. Methods All patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery using the Medrobotics® Flex® Robotic System (Raynham, MA, USA) between March 2018 and April 2019 were reviewed. Rates of successful surgery, surgical time and complications were evaluated. 43 surgical procedures were performed in the study. The average age was 62.56 years (range 36-90 years). The Flex® system was used successfully in surgery of the base of the tongue, palatine tonsils, supraglottis, hypopharynx and glottis, which was the most frequent target. Results All procedures were successfully completed. There were no intraoperative or serious postoperative complications, with no cases of intraoperative haemorrhage. Conclusions This is the first study in Italy evaluating the use of the Flex® system to safely resect lesions in the oral cavity, larynx and pharynx.
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- Francesco Barbara
- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Unit, Ospedale "Mons. Dimiccoli", Barletta (BAT), Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Unit, Ospedale "Mons. Dimiccoli", Barletta (BAT), Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Unit, Ospedale "Mons. Dimiccoli", Barletta (BAT), Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Unit, Ospedale "Mons. Dimiccoli", Barletta (BAT), Italy
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Böhm F, Greve J, Riepl R, Hoffmann TK, Schuler PJ. [Robotics in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery]. HNO 2021; 69:765-776. [PMID: 34272572 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-021-01088-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In many surgical specialities, e.g., visceral surgery or urology, the use of robotic assistance is widely regarded as standard for many interventions. By contrast, in European otorhinolaryngology, robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is rarely conducted. This is because currently available robotic systems are not adequately adapted to the restricted space and partially difficult access to surgical fields in the head and neck area. Furthermore, RAS is associated with high costs at present. In some Anglo-American regions, robot-assisted surgery is already used regularly for different indications, particularly in transoral surgery of oropharyngeal tumors. Several feasibility studies demonstrate multiple fields of application for RAS in head and neck surgery. For standard use, the robotic systems and surgical instruments need to be reduced in size and adapted to application in the head and neck area.
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- F Böhm
- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland. .,Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Konsortium, Ulm, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.,Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Konsortium, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.,Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Konsortium, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.,Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Konsortium, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.,Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Konsortium, Ulm, Deutschland
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Robotic surgery has become more common in otolaryngologic surgery since the introduction of the da Vinci robotic system, but has played a limited role in anterior and central skull base surgery, largely because of technical limitations of existing robots. Current robotic technology has been used in creative ways to access the skull base, but was not designed to navigate these complex anatomic constraints. Novel robots should target many of the limitations of current robotic technology, such as maneuverability, inability to suture, lack of haptic feedback, and absent integration with image guidance.
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- Mitchell Heuermann
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, SIU School of Medicine, 720 North Bond Street, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Institute, SIU School of Medicine, PO Box 19638, Springfield, IL 62794-9638, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, SIU School of Medicine, 720 North Bond Street, Springfield, IL 62702, USA.
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BAYRAM A, ESKİİZMİR G, CİNGİ C, HANNA E. Robotic Surgery in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. ENT UPDATES 2020. [DOI: 10.32448/entupdates.780604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The future of robotic surgery in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. Oral Oncol 2020; 101:104510. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2019.104510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Anesthesia and ventilation options for flex robotic assisted laryngopharyngeal surgery. Am J Otolaryngol 2019; 40:102185. [PMID: 31376924 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transoral treatment of benign and malignant lesions of laryngopharynx has limitations in exposure and access, partially due to the endotracheal tube (ETT). With a proper airway control to tailor ventilation and maximize exposure, transoral Flex robotic surgery (FLEX), using its 3D camera and instruments, can expand its ability. Choosing the right ETT, including a novel concept of using jet ventilation (JV) in FLEX, and placement technique can allow augmentation of the advantages that robotic surgery offers. METHODS Chart review of FLEX assisted procedures was performed. Attention was given to demographics, all events of airway manipulation and ventilation type, procedures performed and outcomes including adverse effects. RESULTS Fifty-two patients underwent eighty procedures. The airway was manipulated sixty-four times to include 8 JV. All possible FLEX instruments including CO2 laser were used. Three novel possible indications for trans-oral robotic surgery including the feasibility of JV in FLEX procedures were shown. CONCLUSIONS Lesions of the tongue base, hypopharynx, larynx and trachea have the possibility to be managed with adequate exposure with minimal obstruction from ETT. Robotic HD camera permits both the surgeon and anesthesiologist to observe surgery and safely monitor the airway. An algorithm was developed for selecting ideal ventilation method for different procedures. The FLEX and the utilization of JV allows flexibility of two instruments without obstruction.
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Persky MJ, Issa M, Bonfili JR, Goyal N, Goldenberg D, Duvvuri U. Transoral surgery using the Flex Robotic System: Initial experience in the United States. Head Neck 2018; 40:2482-2486. [PMID: 30303588 DOI: 10.1002/hed.25375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This multicenter, retrospective review documents the initial experience using the Flex system for transoral surgery in 2 United States academic centers. METHODS All patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery using the Medrobotics Flex Robotic System (Raynham, MA) between September 2015 and May 2017 were reviewed. Rates of successful surgery and complications were evaluated. RESULTS Thirty-six men and 32 women were enrolled in the study. The average age was 55.6 years (range 17-82 years). The Flex system was used successfully in surgery of the tongue base, the palatine tonsils, the supraglottis, the glottis, the hypopharynx, the oral tongue, and the soft palate. Only 6 cases (7.6%) required readmission after discharge. There were no intraoperative or immediate postoperative complications, with no cases of intraoperative hemorrhage. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study in the United States evaluating the use of the Flex system to safely resect lesions in the oral cavity, larynx, and pharynx.
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- Michael J Persky
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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In the head and neck region, great potential is seen in robot-assisted surgery (RAS). Mainly in cancer surgery, the use of robotic systems seems to be of interest. Until today, two robotic systems (DaVinci® und FLEX®) have gained approval for clinical use in the head and neck region, and multiple other systems are currently in pre-clinical testing. Although, certain groups of patients may benefit from RAS, no unbiased randomized clinical studies are available. Until today, it was not possible to satisfactorily prove any advantage of RAS as compared to standard procedures. The limited clinical benefit and the additional financial burden seem to be the main reasons, why the comprehensive application of RAS has not been realized so far.This review article describes the large variety of clinical applications for RAS in the head and neck region. In addition, the financial and technical challenges, as well as ongoing developments of RAS are highlighted. Special focus is put on risks associated with RAS and current clinical studies. We believe, that RAS will find its way into clinical routine during the next years. Therefore, medical staff will have to increasingly face the technical, scientific and ethical features of RAS.
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- Patrick J Schuler
- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm
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Friedrich DT, Sommer F, Scheithauer MO, Greve J, Hoffmann TK, Schuler PJ. An Innovate Robotic Endoscope Guidance System for Transnasal Sinus and Skull Base Surgery: Proof of Concept. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2017; 78:466-472. [PMID: 29134165 PMCID: PMC5680027 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective Advanced transnasal sinus and skull base surgery remains a challenging discipline for head and neck surgeons. Restricted access and space for instrumentation can impede advanced interventions. Thus, we present the combination of an innovative robotic endoscope guidance system and a specific endoscope with adjustable viewing angle to facilitate transnasal surgery in a human cadaver model. Materials and Methods The applicability of the robotic endoscope guidance system with custom foot pedal controller was tested for advanced transnasal surgery on a fresh frozen human cadaver head. Visualization was enabled using a commercially available endoscope with adjustable viewing angle (15-90 degrees). Results Visualization and instrumentation of all paranasal sinuses, including the anterior and middle skull base, were feasible with the presented setup. Controlling the robotic endoscope guidance system was effectively precise, and the adjustable endoscope lens extended the view in the surgical field without the common change of fixed viewing angle endoscopes. Conclusion The combination of a robotic endoscope guidance system and an advanced endoscope with adjustable viewing angle enables bimanual surgery in transnasal interventions of the paranasal sinuses and the anterior skull base in a human cadaver model. The adjustable lens allows for the abandonment of fixed-angle endoscopes, saving time and resources, without reducing the quality of imaging.
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- D T Friedrich
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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Hachem RA, Rangarajan S, Beer-Furlan A, Prevedello D, Ozer E, Carrau RL. The Role of Robotic Surgery in Sinonasal and Ventral Skull Base Malignancy. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2017; 50:385-395. [PMID: 28314404 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2016.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Over the past decade, robotic surgery has gained wide popularity, making a significant impact on multiple surgical specialties. In the head and neck arena, transoral robotic surgery has proven to be safe and associated with acceptable oncological and superior functional outcomes for surgery of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, supraglottis, and glottis; thus, changing the paradigm for the management of tumors in these anatomic locations. Robotic surgery of the ventral skull base is at an early stage of development. In this article reviews the literature discussing the role of robotic surgery in managing sinonasal and ventral skull base malignant lesions.
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- Ralph Abi Hachem
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall - Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall - Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue, Room N1011-A, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall - Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue, Room N1011-A, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall - Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall - Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue, Room N1011-A, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Rangarajan S, Hachem RA, Ozer E, Beer-Furlan A, Prevedello D, Carrau RL. Robotics in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2017; 50:633-641. [PMID: 28347482 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has been proven to be safe and to yield acceptable oncological and functional outcomes for surgery of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, supraglottis, and glottis. TORS has been successful at reducing morbidity, improving quality of life, and providing access to areas that previously required mandibulotomy or other more radical approaches in the past. This has changed the paradigm of management of tumors in these anatomic locations. In this article, the authors review the recent literature discussing the role of robotic surgery in managing sinonasal and skull base pathology and discuss its current advantages and limitations.
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- Sanjeet Rangarajan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall, Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue, Room N1011-A, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Starling Loving Hall, Room B221, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Schuler PJ, Hoffmann TK, Veit JA, Rotter N, Friedrich DT, Greve J, Scheithauer MO. Hybrid procedure for total laryngectomy with a flexible robot-assisted surgical system. Int J Med Robot 2016; 13. [PMID: 27196407 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.1749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2016] [Revised: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Total laryngectomy is a standard procedure in head-and-neck surgery for the treatment of cancer patients. Recent clinical experiences have indicated a clinical benefit for patients undergoing transoral robot-assisted total laryngectomy (TORS-TL) with commercially available systems. Here, a new hybrid procedure for total laryngectomy is presented. METHODS TORS-TL was performed in human cadavers (n = 3) using a transoral-transcervical hybrid procedure. The transoral approach was performed with a robotic flexible robot-assisted surgical system (Flex®) and compatible flexible instruments. Transoral access and visualization of anatomical landmarks were studied in detail. RESULTS Total laryngectomy is feasible with a combined transoral-transcervical approach using the flexible robot-assisted surgical system. Transoral visualization of all anatomical structures is sufficient. The flexible design of the robot is advantageous for transoral surgery of the laryngeal structures. CONCLUSION Transoral robot assisted surgery has the potential to reduce morbidity, hospital time and fistula rates in a selected group of patients. Initial clinical studies and further development of supplemental tools are in progress. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Patrick J Schuler
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Germany
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Friedrich DT, Scheithauer MO, Greve J, Hoffmann TK, Schuler PJ. Recent advances in robot-assisted head and neck surgery. Int J Med Robot 2016; 13. [DOI: 10.1002/rcs.1744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Revised: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Daniel T. Friedrich
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Ulm University Medical Center; Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Ulm University Medical Center; Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Ulm University Medical Center; Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Ulm University Medical Center; Germany
| | - Patrick J. Schuler
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Ulm University Medical Center; Germany
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