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Case Reports
. 2016 Apr;130(4):401-3.
doi: 10.1017/S0022215116000190. Epub 2016 Feb 5.

Transoral robotic resection of a large schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space

A Gungadeen  1 , R Lisseter  1 , J Manickavasagam  2 , V Paleri  1
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Transoral robotic resection of a large schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space

A Gungadeen et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2016 Apr.

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: Benign Neoplasms; Retropharyngeal Space; Robotics; Schwannoma.

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