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Journal of Robotic Surgery
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery 3/2018

01-09-2018 | Original Article

Transoral robotic surgery for the base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma: a preliminary comparison between da Vinci Xi and Si

Authors: Marco Alessandrini, Isabella Pavone, Alessandro Micarelli, Claudio Caporale

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

Considering the emerging advantages related to da Vinci Xi robotic platform, the aim of this study is to compare for the first time the operative outcomes of this tool to the previous da Vinci Si during transoral robotic surgery (TORS), both performed for squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the base of tongue (BOT). Intra- and peri-operative outcomes of eight patients with early stage (T1–T2) of the BOT carcinoma and undergoing TORS by means of the da Vinci Xi robotic platform (Xi-TORS) are compared with the da Vinci Si group ones (Si-TORS). With respect to Si-TORS group, Xi-TORS group demonstrated a significantly shorter overall operative time, console time, and intraoperative blood loss, as well as peri-operative pain intensity and length of mean hospital stays and nasogastric tube positioning. Considering recent advantages offered by surgical robotic techniques, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System preliminary outcomes could suggest its possible future routine implementation in BOT squamous cell carcinoma procedures.
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Metadata
Title
Transoral robotic surgery for the base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma: a preliminary comparison between da Vinci Xi and Si
Authors
Marco Alessandrini
Isabella Pavone
Alessandro Micarelli
Claudio Caporale
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-017-0750-9

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