Adoption of otolaryngologist-head neck surgeons toward transoral robotic surgery: An international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate perception, adoption and awareness of otolaryngologist-head neck surgeons (OTO-HNS) toward transoral robotic surgery (TORS).

Methods

An online survey was sent to 1383 OTO-HNS on the perception, adoption and awareness about TORS to members of many otolaryngological societies. The following aspects were assessed: TORS access; training; awareness/perception; indications and advantages/barriers to TORS practice. The responses were presented for the entire cohort and regarding the TORS experience of OTO-HNS.

Results

A total of 359 completed the survey (26%); including 115 TORS surgeons. TORS-surgeons carry out a mean number of 34.4 annual TORS procedures. The primary barriers to TORS were the cost of the robot (74%) and disposable accessories (69%)

SUBMITTER: Lechien JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9948589 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature