CONTROVERSIES AND UPDATE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY IN 2011 

Otorinolaringologia 2011 September;61(3):89-94

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Current role of robotic surgery in head and neck cancer

Moore E. J., Price D. L.

Mayo Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rochester, MN, U

During the last decade, robotic surgery has evolved from a novelty with anticipated potential to the preferred surgical procedure in multiple surgical disciplines such as urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. The evolution of robotic surgery in head and neck surgery has expanded on the success of transoral surgery with other modalities to remove head and neck
tumors. This article reviews the evolution of head and neck robotic surgery, the current instrumentation and capabilities, and the anticipated future applications.