Long-term functional and oncologic results of transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the long-term functional and oncologic results in patients who underwent transoral robotic surgery (TORS) as primary therapy or as part of combined therapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma arising in the tonsil or base of tongue.

Patients and methods

We reviewed a prospective TORS database of patients with squamous cell carcinoma arising in the tonsil or base of tongue treated between March 2007 and February 2009 to determine oncologic outcomes at 24 months or more of follow-up. The presenting tumor stage, histopathologic factors, surgical margins, and adjuvant treatment extent were evaluated. Functional outcomes included gastrostomy tube dependence and tracheostomy dependence. Oncologic outcomes included local, regional, and distant control and

SUBMITTER: Moore EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3538408 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature