Electromagnetic navigation-guided TOES for parapharyngeal tumors: a comparative study on precision and safety.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Surgical treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors using traditional methods is associated with a high risk of significant complications, and conventional open surgery has limitations in terms of visualization. This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of transoral endoscopic surgery combined with the Electromagnetic Navigation system (TOES + ENS) with traditional surgical methods (translateral approach and TOES without ENS) in the treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective comparative analysis of 41 patients diagnosed with parapharyngeal space tumors who underwent surgical resection. Patients were divided into two groups: the TOES + ENS group (T group, n = 21) and the traditional surgery group (C group, n = 20). Primary

SUBMITTER: Wei S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553193 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature