Treatment Options in Early Stage (Stage I and II) of Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

to show an overview on the treatments' options for stage I and II oropharyngeal carcinomasquamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).

Background

The traditional primary treatment modality of OPSCC at early stages is intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) has offered as an alternative, less invasive surgical option. Patients with human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive OPSCC have distinct staging with better overall survival in comparison with HPV-negative OPSCC patients.

Methods

a comprehensive review of the English language literature was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and CENTRAL electronic databases.

Conclusions

Many trials started examining the role of TORS in de-escalating treatment to optimize fun

SUBMITTER: Meccariello G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9415053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature