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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

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01-06-2014 | Head and Neck

Transoral robotic surgery of the central skull base: preclinical investigations

Authors: F. J. J. Fernandez-Nogueras, M. J. Katati, M. A. Arraez Sanchez, M. Molina Martinez, M. Sanchez Carrion

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 6/2014

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In this study we explored possible applications of the da Vinci system in approaching the skull base at optic chiasm level on two cryopreserved cadavers, using an entirely transoral robotic technique (TORS). We used a standard 12 mm endoscopy and 8 mm terminals. Bone drilling was performed manually. The da Vinci system is equipped with very good illumination and 3D viewing, thus providing excellent vision and great maneuverability even in the less accessible areas of the skull. Our experience demonstrates that an entirely transoral skull base robotic approach to this complex anatomical region has many advantages as compared to traditional techniques.

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Title: Transoral robotic surgery of the central skull base: preclinical investigations
Authors: F. J. J. Fernandez-Nogueras
M. J. Katati
M. A. Arraez Sanchez
M. Molina Martinez
M. Sanchez Carrion
Publication date: 01-06-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-013-2717-4

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