Most of the parapharyngeal space tumours are benign.The primary treatment is complete resection of the tumour.Due to its location in the deep neck space,a pre-styloid tumour can be resected via the transoral approach....Most of the parapharyngeal space tumours are benign.The primary treatment is complete resection of the tumour.Due to its location in the deep neck space,a pre-styloid tumour can be resected via the transoral approach.However,the surgical field is limited by the small oral cavity.With the use of rigid endoscopes,removing benign tumours through transoral approach in the parapharyngeal space is possible as they provide a broad and enlarged view of the confined space.Here,we report a case of a 64-year-old male with a giant pre-styloid parapharyngeal space tumour,who successfully underwent transoral endoscopic excision.Postoperatively,the patient had short hospital stay of total 3 days.His chewing and swallowing were not affected,and he resumed oral feeding prior to discharge.展开更多
Background:Transoral vestibular approach thyroidectomy using robotic system has advantages with articulating instrumentation.Transoral robotic thyroidectomy(TORT)can be done either using just two robot arms for instru...Background:Transoral vestibular approach thyroidectomy using robotic system has advantages with articulating instrumentation.Transoral robotic thyroidectomy(TORT)can be done either using just two robot arms for instruments and an extra one for the endoscopic camera,or using three robot arms for instruments(third arm through axila)and an additional arm for the camera.Pros of additional axillary arm for TORT:The 4th arm through an additional axillary port is mainly responsible for a counter-traction of strap muscles and thyroid tissue.The additional axillary port tract is also an excellent passage for the specimen removal with lower risk of disruption or fragmentation.Ultimately,these merits from the additional axillary arm allows TORT to be performed safely in a wide range of patient groups.Cons of additional axillary arm for TORT:One of the issue with the additional axillary arm in TORT is that it leaves a cutaneous scar.Another issue to consider is the cost.In some places,robotic surgery operation fee varies with the number of arms used during the operation.Retraction of strap muscles through subcutaneous stitches applied after establishing the working space may make up for the lack of counter-traction.Conclusion:TORT can be done safely with or without the transaxillary arm and surgeon may consider pros and cons based on multiple factors.展开更多
Advances in imaging for preoperative localization have propelled the widespread adoption of minimally invasive/focused parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism.Though it is performed through a relatively small...Advances in imaging for preoperative localization have propelled the widespread adoption of minimally invasive/focused parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism.Though it is performed through a relatively small incision,studies have shown that the presence of a neck scar increases attentional bias towards the neck resulting in compromised quality of life.Transoral endoscopic parathyroidectomy vestibular approach(TOEPVA)eliminates a neck scar.While indications for TOEPVA are the same as that of minimally invasive open parathyroidectomy,confident preoperative localization of the parathyroid with a surgeon performed ultrasound along with concordant localization with SPECT CT is an essential prerequisite before offering patients this approach for parathyroidectomy.Early data has demonstrated the feasibility and safety of this approach.展开更多
文摘Most of the parapharyngeal space tumours are benign.The primary treatment is complete resection of the tumour.Due to its location in the deep neck space,a pre-styloid tumour can be resected via the transoral approach.However,the surgical field is limited by the small oral cavity.With the use of rigid endoscopes,removing benign tumours through transoral approach in the parapharyngeal space is possible as they provide a broad and enlarged view of the confined space.Here,we report a case of a 64-year-old male with a giant pre-styloid parapharyngeal space tumour,who successfully underwent transoral endoscopic excision.Postoperatively,the patient had short hospital stay of total 3 days.His chewing and swallowing were not affected,and he resumed oral feeding prior to discharge.
文摘Background:Transoral vestibular approach thyroidectomy using robotic system has advantages with articulating instrumentation.Transoral robotic thyroidectomy(TORT)can be done either using just two robot arms for instruments and an extra one for the endoscopic camera,or using three robot arms for instruments(third arm through axila)and an additional arm for the camera.Pros of additional axillary arm for TORT:The 4th arm through an additional axillary port is mainly responsible for a counter-traction of strap muscles and thyroid tissue.The additional axillary port tract is also an excellent passage for the specimen removal with lower risk of disruption or fragmentation.Ultimately,these merits from the additional axillary arm allows TORT to be performed safely in a wide range of patient groups.Cons of additional axillary arm for TORT:One of the issue with the additional axillary arm in TORT is that it leaves a cutaneous scar.Another issue to consider is the cost.In some places,robotic surgery operation fee varies with the number of arms used during the operation.Retraction of strap muscles through subcutaneous stitches applied after establishing the working space may make up for the lack of counter-traction.Conclusion:TORT can be done safely with or without the transaxillary arm and surgeon may consider pros and cons based on multiple factors.
文摘Advances in imaging for preoperative localization have propelled the widespread adoption of minimally invasive/focused parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism.Though it is performed through a relatively small incision,studies have shown that the presence of a neck scar increases attentional bias towards the neck resulting in compromised quality of life.Transoral endoscopic parathyroidectomy vestibular approach(TOEPVA)eliminates a neck scar.While indications for TOEPVA are the same as that of minimally invasive open parathyroidectomy,confident preoperative localization of the parathyroid with a surgeon performed ultrasound along with concordant localization with SPECT CT is an essential prerequisite before offering patients this approach for parathyroidectomy.Early data has demonstrated the feasibility and safety of this approach.
