Intraoperative Ultrasonography During Transoral Robotic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study describes the potential application of intraoperative ultrasound imaging during transoral robotic surgery (TORS).

Methods

Ultrasound imaging was performed during transoral robotic resection of oropharyngeal tumors in 10 patients at a tertiary academic center. Ultrasound imaging was utilized to identify large-caliber vessels adjacent to the surgical site. Measurements were also taken on the ultrasound of tumor thickness to determine the deep margin. Following resection, the tumor was sectioned, and a gross measurement of the tumor thickness was obtained.

Results

Intraoperative ultrasound use led to the identification of larger-caliber blood vessels within the operative field prior to encountering them visually. Ultrasound could also aid in defining

SUBMITTER: Clayburgh DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5458621 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature