Robot-assisted resection of lateral neck cysts using a postauricular approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The Da Vinci robotic surgical system was used for head and neck surgery. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility, safety, and effect of postauricular approach on the resection of lateral neck cysts.

Methods

Eleven patients with lateral neck cysts were enrolled in this retrospective study and accepted robot-assisted surgery via a postauricular approach. Data on volume of cervical cysts, length of incision, bleeding volume, mean operating time, and hospitalization time were analyzed. The postoperative esthetic satisfaction of patients was investigated.

Results

In this case series, the average length of the incision was 6.67 cm. Bleeding volumes ranged from 10 to 20 mL. Average operation time was 55 min. Four patients developed postauricular numbness a

SUBMITTER: Han P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891272 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature