title: [Current data and perspectives in minimally invasive video-assisted head and neck surgery: example of endoscopic exploration of the submandibular region].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to review the current status of research in this field and to describe the endoscopic technique for resection of the submandibular gland: a 15-mm incision is sufficient for the endoscopic material and gland resection without insufflation. The wound is minimal and the dissection is not traumatic. This innovating technique enables a magnified view of the structures providing an excellent teaching method.
authors.affiliation: Service de Stomatologie, Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Plastique de la Face, CHU Nord, Marseille. laurent.guyot@ap-hm.fr
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guyot
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Meningaud
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Richard
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*