Surgical technique refinements in head and neck oncologic surgery.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-15-2010
Abstract
The head and neck region poses a challenging arena for oncologic surgery. Diseases and their treatment can affect a myriad of functions, including sight, hearing, taste, smell, breathing, speaking, swallowing, facial expression, and appearance. This review discusses several areas where refinements in surgical techniques have led to improved patient outcomes. This includes surgical incisions, neck lymphadenectomy, transoral laser microsurgery, minimally invasive thyroid surgery, and the use of vascularized free flaps for oromandibular reconstruction.
Volume
101
Issue
8
First Page
661
Last Page
668
ISSN
1096-9098
Published In/Presented At
Liu, J. C., & Shah, J. P. (2010). Surgical technique refinements in head and neck oncologic surgery. Journal of surgical oncology, 101(8), 661–668. https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.21454
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
20512941
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article