First Case of Lateral Oropharyngectomy Performed Using the Vitom Eagle: A Novel Exoscopic System for Transoral Surgery.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40322878.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/hed.28181 and PMC identifier 12434546.
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Abstract
The Vitom Eagle is a novel exoscopic system, specifically designed for transoral surgery (e.g., lateral oropharyngectomy). No prior study has compared it to existing surgical systems. This case report examines a patient affected by HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with transoral lateral oropharyngectomy using the Vitom Eagle system, detailing the surgical setup, advantages, and functional and surgical outcomes. The procedure achieved complete tumor resection with negative margins. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with no complications, and functional outcomes were preserved. The Vitom Eagle offers significant advantages in visualization, overhead costs, and ergonomics, making it a valuable alternative tool for transoral surgeries.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
- Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
- Pharyngectomy