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Class I—one subsite of the oropharynx, no adverse features Class II—involves more than one subsite, no adverse features Class III—only one subsite, adverse features Class IV—involve more than one subsite,…

Fig. 1 A transoral view of the oropharynx demonstrating the arrangement of the superficial muscles of the lateral oropharyngeal wall and tonsillar fossa as it would appear with a surgical…

Fig. 1 (a) Exophytic tumor of right tonsillar fossa. Tumor extends into the oropharyngeal airway but not into the palate, posterorlateral pharynx, or retromolar trigone. During physical exam, an index…

Fig. 1 Diagram showing typical OR setup for TORS case. Da Vinci® Transoral surgery procedure guide. PN 871671 Rev. D 3/11 [2] The room setup should provide adequate space for…

Fig. 1 Transoral robotic surgery endoscopes. Depicts the dual camera system of the robotic endoscopes which provides a three-dimensional high definition display. The endoscope on the left maintains a diameter…

Fig. 1 Keloid scarring on the deltoid area following vaccination. A patient who may have valid reasons for avoiding a visible neck scar Patient Selection for Robotic-Assisted Parathyroidectomy As with…

Fig. 1 Comparison of the robotic axillary thyroidectomy (RAT) and robotic facelift thyroidectomy (RFT) remote access approaches. From Dukews, Terris DJ. Alternative approaches to the thyroid gland. Endocrinal Metab Clin…

Fig. 1 Anatomic borders of the parapharyngeal space (area outlined by dots). Di Digastric muscle, Mas Masseter muscle, Mpt Medial pterygoid muscle, P Parotid gland, Scm Sternocleidomastoid muscle, Spc, Superior…

Fig. 1 Lymphatic tongue base obstruction (endoscopic view) The preoperative diagnostic approach is basically the same for all potential surgeries of sleep related breathing disorders: history, conventional ENT examination, awake…

Fig. 1 Robotic neck dissection performed through a retroauricular incision In addition to technical feasibility, outcomes of robotic neck dissection have been compared to those of conventional techniques in patients…