Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx

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dc.contributor.authorLarson, Andrew. R.
dc.contributor.authorHolcomb, Andrew. J.
dc.contributor.authorRichmon, Jeremy. D.
dc.contributor.editorFagan, Johan
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-14T13:06:36Z
dc.date.available2026-07-14T13:06:36Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-18
dc.description.abstractIn this chapter the authors describe the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for pathology of the parapharyngeal space (PPS), hypopharynx, and larynx. The PPS is a complex anatomical space extending from the skull base to the level of the hyoid. Most tumours are benign and are traditionally accessed through transcervical and/or transparotid approaches due to the complex anatomy in this area. With technological advances, however, transoral approaches have regained popularity for selected tumours as they allow surgeons to avoid neck scars, and generally present less risk to cranial nerves compared to transcervical and transparotid approaches. TORS, with its high-fidelity 3D visualisation, magnification, lighting, and fully wristed instrumentation, has expanded the indications and popularity of the transoral approach. Herein we describe the relevant anatomy, indications, and surgical steps of the TORS approach to the PPS.
dc.identifier.apacitationLarson, Andrew. R., Holcomb, Andrew. J., & Richmon, Jeremy. D. (2025). Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx. In J. Fagan. (Ed.), <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i> (pp.12). Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationLarson, Andrew. R., Andrew. J. Holcomb, and Jeremy. D. Richmon. "Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx" In <i>OPEN ACCESS ATLAS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD & NECK OPERATIVE SURGERY</i>, edited by Johan Fagan., 12. Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543.en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationLarson, Andrew. R., Holcomb, Andrew. J. & Richmon, Jeremy. D. 2025. Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx. In <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i>. J. Fagan, Ed.Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. 12. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543 .en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Chapter in Book AU - Larson, Andrew. R. AU - Holcomb, Andrew. J. AU - Richmon, Jeremy. D. AB - In this chapter the authors describe the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for pathology of the parapharyngeal space (PPS), hypopharynx, and larynx. The PPS is a complex anatomical space extending from the skull base to the level of the hyoid. Most tumours are benign and are traditionally accessed through transcervical and/or transparotid approaches due to the complex anatomy in this area. With technological advances, however, transoral approaches have regained popularity for selected tumours as they allow surgeons to avoid neck scars, and generally present less risk to cranial nerves compared to transcervical and transparotid approaches. TORS, with its high-fidelity 3D visualisation, magnification, lighting, and fully wristed instrumentation, has expanded the indications and popularity of the transoral approach. Herein we describe the relevant anatomy, indications, and surgical steps of the TORS approach to the PPS. CY - Cape Town, South Africa DA - 2025-05-18 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town ED - Fagan, Johan J1 - Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery KW - TORS, Transoral Robotic Surgey, Technique, Tonsil, Cancer, Resection, Larynx, Hypopharynx, Parapharayngeal Space LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PP - Cape Town, South Africa PY - 2025 T1 - Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx TI - Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationLarson Andrew R, Holcomb Andrew J, Richmon Jeremy D. Transoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx. In Fagan J, editor.. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery. Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town; 2025. p.12. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43543.en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Cape Town
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Otorhinolaryngology
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.locationCape Town, South Africa
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.sourceOpen Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery
dc.source.pagination12
dc.subjectTORS, Transoral Robotic Surgey, Technique, Tonsil, Cancer, Resection, Larynx, Hypopharynx, Parapharayngeal Space
dc.titleTransoral Robotic Surigical (TORS) Approaches to the Parapharyngeal Space, Hypopharynx and Larynx
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