Magnifying Endoscopy with Narrow Band Imaging to Determine the Extent of Resection in Transoral Robotic Surgery of Oropharyngeal Cancer. (9th December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tateya, Ichiro; Ishikawa, Seiji; Morita, Shuko; Ito, Hiroyuki; Sakamoto, Tatsunori; Murayama, Toshinori; Kishimoto, Yo; Hayashi, Tomomasa; Funakoshi, Makiko; Hirano, Shigeru; Kitamura, Morimasa; Morita, Mami; Muto, Manabu; Ito, Juichi
• Other Names: Wang Cheng Ping Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-12-09
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/604737
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a less invasive treatment that is becoming popular all over the world. One of the most important factors for achieving success in TORS is the ability to determine the extent of resection during the procedure as the extent of resection in the laryngopharynx not only affects oncological outcomes but also directly affects swallowing and voice functions. Magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging (ME-NBI) is an innovative optical technology that provides high-resolution images and is useful in detecting early superficial pharyngeal cancers, which are difficult to detect by standard endoscopy. A 55-year-old male with superficial oropharyngeal cancer has been successfully treated by combining MB-NBI with TORS and MB-NBI was useful in determining the extent of resection. ME-NBI with TORS will make it possible to achieve a higher ratio of minimally invasive treatment in pharyngeal cancer.