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Background
Total pharyngolaryngectomy (TPL) is standard treatment for hypopharyngeal cancer. However, extensive thyroidectomy and paratracheal nodal dissection (PTND) can cause hypoparathyroidism. We sought to determine the optimum extent of resection.
Methods
We analyzed the clinicopathological information of 161 pyriform sinus cancer patients undergoing TPL from 25 Japanese institutions. Rates...
Background
We aimed to define the indications for sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), the third option for cervical treatment in oral cancer with negative cervical lymph nodes.
Methods
The greatest depth of invasion (DOI) and long diameter (LD) of the primary site were used as exposures. SLN metastasis was considered the outcome.
Results
In three trials conducted between 2009 and 2016, 158 patients...
Background
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for tongue base lesions located above the operative field is predominantly an upward procedure, which makes surgery difficult.
Methods
To illustrate our technique for this procedure, we report the case of an 82‐year‐old male with a p16‐negative oropharyngeal carcinoma of the tongue base who underwent TORS. The field of view was turned upside down, and...