Cervical-transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy: A preclinical study.

Journal: Head & neck
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: We performed a preclinical study to assess the feasibility of the cervical-transoral robotic pharyngectomy procedure in surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer, where deep margins and vascular safety are key issues.

Authors

  • Philippe Gorphe
    Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Gustave Roussy Institute, University Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France.
  • Hubert Stein
    Department of Global Clinical Development, Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, California.
  • Antoine Moya-Plana
    Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Gustave Roussy Institute, University Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France.