Perception of Young European Otolaryngologists toward Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery

: To investigate the perception of young European otolaryngologists (OTOs), i.e., head and neck surgeons, toward transoral robotic surgery (TORS). : Members of the Young Confederation of European Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Young Otolaryngologists of International Federation of Oto...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2024-05, Vol.13 (11), p.3055
Main Authors: Lechien, Jerome R, Hamdan, Abdul-Latif, Fakhry, Nicolas, Vaira, Luigi A, Iannella, Giannicola, Gengler, Isabelle M, Michel, Justin, Radulesco, Thomas, Remacle, Marc, Hans, Stephane, Cammaroto, Giovanni, Saibene, Alberto M, Mayo-Yanez, Miguel, Maniaci, Antonino
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brief Report
Cancer
Hospitals
Otolaryngology
Otology
Review boards
Robotic surgery
Robots
Sleep apnea
Surgeons
Thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy
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Summary:: To investigate the perception of young European otolaryngologists (OTOs), i.e., head and neck surgeons, toward transoral robotic surgery (TORS). : Members of the Young Confederation of European Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Young Otolaryngologists of International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies were surveyed about TORS perception and practice. : The survey was completed by 120 young OTOS (26%). The most important barriers to TORS were robot availability (73%), cost (69%), and lack of training (37%). The participants believed that the main benefits include better surgical filed view (64%), shorter hospital stay (62%), and better postoperative outcomes (61%) than the conventional approach. Head and neck surgeons considered cT1-T2 oropharyngeal cancers (94%), resection of base of tongue for sleep apnea (86%), or primary unknown cancer (76%) as the most appropriate indications. A total of 67% of TORS surgeons assessed themselves as adequately trained in TORS. : Young European OTOs report positive perception, adoption, and knowledge of TORS. The cost-related unavailability and the lack of training or access are reported to be the most important barriers for the spread of TORS.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13113055