DaVinci robot-assisted transcervical excision of a parapharyngeal space tumor

David Goldenberg, Michael P. Ondik

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

8 Scopus citations

Abstract

Neoplastic processes in the parapharyngeal space represent less than 1% of all head and neck tumors. Due to the complexity, deep location and surrounding vital structures of the parapharyngeal space, resection of tumors from this area can prove challenging. There are a number of surgical approaches traditionally used to access the parapharyngeal space; the choice is dictated by the size of the tumor, its location, its relationship to the great vessels, and suspicion of malignancy. We describe our innovative surgical technique employing DaVinci robot-assisted transcervical excision of a parapharyngeal space tumor. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of this surgical technique.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)197-199
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Robotic Surgery
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Health Informatics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'DaVinci robot-assisted transcervical excision of a parapharyngeal space tumor'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this