Abstract
BACKGROUND: External approaches have been traditionally used for the complete excision of large retropharyngeal space lesions.
CASE REPORT: This paper describes a case of a large schwannoma of the retropharyngeal space excised transorally with the use of a robotic system. This lesion measured 2.7 × 1.2 cm in axial dimensions and over 5.8 cm in craniocaudal length. The lesion was delivered en bloc with an intact capsule. No peri- or post-operative complications were encountered. The procedure allowed quick resumption of an oral diet and a return to normal activity for the patient.
CONCLUSION: This is, to our knowledge, the first report of this technique used in the excision of a large retropharyngeal space mass.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 401-403 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Laryngology and Otology |
| Volume | 130 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 5 Feb 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Humans
- Male
- Middle aged
- Mouth
- Natural orifice endoscopic surgery
- Neurilemmoma
- Pharyngeal neoplasms
- Robotic surgical procedures
- Case reports
- Journal article
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