Hybrid procedure for total laryngectomy with a flexible robot ‐assisted surgical system

ConclusionTransoral robot assisted surgery has the potential to reduce morbidity, hospital time and fistula rates in a selected group of patients. Initial clinical studies and further development of supplemental tools are in progress. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - May 15, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Patrick J. Schuler, Thomas K. Hoffmann, Johannes A. Veit, Nicole Rotter, Daniel T. Friedrich, Jens Greve, Marc O. Scheithauer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research