Robotic nasopharyngectomy via combined endonasal and transantral port: a preliminary cadaveric study.

Journal: The Laryngoscope
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: The objective of this study was to determine the potential role of a surgical robotic system in nasopharyngeal surgery using bilateral transantral or combined endonasal/transantral port.

Authors

  • Hyung-Ju Cho
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Ju Wan Kang
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hyun Jin Min
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hyo Jin Chung
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Do Yang Park
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jong Gyun Ha
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Seung Hak Baek
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Joo-Heon Yoon
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Chang-Hoon Kim
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway Mucus Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.