Transoral robotic resection and reconstruction for head and neck cancer

@article{Genden2011TransoralRR,
  title={Transoral robotic resection and reconstruction for head and neck cancer},
  author={Eric M Genden and Tamar Kotz and Charles C.L. Tong and Claris Smith and Andrew G. Sikora and Marita S. Teng and Stuart H. Packer and William Lawson and Johnny Kao},
  journal={The Laryngoscope},
  year={2011},
  volume={121}
}
To evaluate the patterns of failure, survival, and functional outcomes for patients treated with transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and compare these results with those from a cohort of patients treated with concurrent chemoradiation (CRT). 
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A systematic review of transoral robotic surgery and radiotherapy for early oropharynx cancer: A systematic review

To demonstrate the comparative effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for early T‐stage oropharyngeal cancer.

Cost‐effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery versus (chemo)radiotherapy for early T classification oropharyngeal carcinoma: A cost‐utility analysis

An economic evaluation comparing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to (chemo)radiotherapy for the management of early T‐classification oropharyngeal cancer is presented.

Impact of human papillomavirus and smoking on survival outcomes after transoral robotic surgery

Oncologic outcomes of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with transoral robotic surgery (TORS) based on human papillomavirus (HPV) and smoking risk factors are evaluated.

Transoral robotic surgery versus conventional surgery in treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract

The purpose of our work was to compare a group of patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery (TORS group) for squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract and a matched group of…

Trimodality therapy for oropharyngeal cancer in the TORS era: Is there a cohort that may benefit?

With increasing adoption of transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer, more patients may receive trimodality therapy, and outcomes and toxicities in this cohort are investigated.

A prospective evaluation of short‐term dysphagia after transoral robotic surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx

Dysphagia in the perioperative period has been inadequately characterized and short‐term swallowing outcomes after TORS for OPSCC were characterized.

Reconstructive algorithm and classification system for transoral oropharyngeal defects

Transoral techniques for oropharyngeal tumors, such as transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and transoral laser microsurgery, require new reconstructive considerations.

Gastrostomy in the era of minimally invasive head and neck cancer surgery

This study defines the incidence of intra‐ and postoperative gastrostomy following robotic resection of advanced head and neck disease and seeks to clarify the relevance of GT after TORS.

Transoral robotic surgery in the management of head and neck tumours

Overall early functional and oncologic outcome data are promising; further long-term prospective trials are still needed to confirm the oncological safety of TORS.

Functional and quality‐of‐life outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for carcinoma of unknown primary

To determine speech, eating, aesthetics, social disruption, and overall quality‐of‐life outcomes over a year period in patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery as part of carcinoma of unknown…
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