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Transoral robotic resection of a large schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 February 2016

A Gungadeen ,
R Lisseter ,
J Manickavasagam  and
V Paleri
A Gungadeen*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
R Lisseter
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
J Manickavasagam
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, UK
V Paleri
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Anil Gungadeen, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, UK E-mail: Anil.Gungadeen@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background:

External approaches have been traditionally used for the complete excision of large retropharyngeal space lesions.

Case report:

This paper describes a case of a large schwannoma of the retropharyngeal space excised transorally with the use of a robotic system. This lesion measured 2.7 × 1.2 cm in axial dimensions and over 5.8 cm in craniocaudal length. The lesion was delivered en bloc with an intact capsule. No peri- or post-operative complications were encountered. The procedure allowed quick resumption of an oral diet and a return to normal activity for the patient.

Conclusion:

This is, to our knowledge, the first report of this technique used in the excision of a large retropharyngeal space mass.

Keywords

RoboticsRetropharyngeal SpaceSchwannomaBenign Neoplasms
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 130 , Issue 4 , April 2016 , pp. 401 - 403
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2016 

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