Use Of The Transoral Robotic Surgery (Tors) To Treat Patients With Recurrent Lingual Tonsillitis.

Use Of The Transoral Robotic Surgery (Tors) To Treat Patients With Recurrent Lingual Tonsillitis.:

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Use Of The Transoral Robotic Surgery (Tors) To Treat Patients With Recurrent Lingual Tonsillitis.

Int J Med Robot. 2020 Mar 29;:

Authors: Di Luca M, Iannella G, Montevecchi F, Magliulo G, De Vito A, Cocuzza S, Maniaci A, Meccariello G, Cammaroto G, Sgarzani R, Ferlito S, Vicini C

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Evaluate the efficacy of lingual tonsil resection by transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in a large group of patients with recurrent lingual tonsillitis (RLT).

METHODS: Eighty-four patients with recurrent lingual tonsillitis treated with a lingual tonsil surgical resection using TORS were analyzed and in terms of postoperative results, disease recurrence, postoperative dysphagia, and quality of life.

RESULTS: A reduction of the mean number/year of acute lingual tonsillitis episodes emerged after surgery (5.17 vs 0.54 events), comparing the mean number of preoperative and postoperative lingual tonsillitis episodes a statistical significance emerged (P = 0.0001). The postoperative endoscopic evaluation showed 94.1% of patients with absent or poor lymphatic tissue on the tongue base. Evaluation of postoperative dysphagia showed good results with an average score of 85.9 ± 7.5.

CONCLUSION: In patients with chronic lingual tonsillitis with medical therapy failure and impaired quality of life, TORS could represent a valid therapeutic option. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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