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Trans-oral robotic surgery for Hilo-parenchymal submandibular stones.

Authors :
Vicini, Claudio
Cammaroto, Giovanni
Meccariello, Giuseppe
Iannella, Giannicola
Goldenberg, Dana
Pignataro, Lorenzo
Torretta, Sara
Maniaci, Antonino
Cocuzza, Salvatore
Capaccio, Pasquale
Source :
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; Sep2021, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p174-178, 5p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Sialolithiasis represents a common benign disease of the major salivary glands. Conventional therapeutic approaches include trans-oral sialendoscopy removal of the stones, duct incision and marsupialization, and trans-cervical sialadenectomy. However, the recent technological innovations of endoscopic and robot-assisted surgery provide unique opportunities to treat submandibular salivary gland stones. During the last decade, surgical robots have been utilized to remove submandibular glands in patients with sialolithiasis. In addition, they have used surgical access methods such as trans-hairline and facelift incisions for superior cosmesis. Most salivary stones involve the submandibular gland (80%–90%), and the most frequent locations are the distal tract of the duct, the hilum, and the hilo-parenchymal area. Trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) has been proposed for the removal of hilo-parenchymal submandibular stones. TORS appears to be a viable option specifically in cases of deep and nonpalpable stones, multiple and recurrent intraparenchymal stones as well as iatrogenic duct stenoses. In this article, we review and discuss The role of TORS in the treatment of hilo-parenchymal submandibular stones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10431810
Volume :
32
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
154084817
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2021.10.005