title: Transoral robotic approach for laryngeal schwannoma.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The laryngeal schwannoma is a rare benign tumor of the larynx, most frequently found in the aryepiglottic fold, which can be rather bulky when diagnosed.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a primary transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for a laryngeal schwannoma and highlight the advantages of the robotic assistance.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thanks to the high-definition 3D dynamic vision and an improved freedom of movement, it is possible to accurately accomplish surgical tasks that previously were much more complex or even unfeasible through a minimally invasive approach, potentially minimizing the surgical damage.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Robotic-assisted surgery eased excision, supporting that it can expand the indications for transoral approaches.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Millas
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Granell
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Garrido
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mendez-Benegassi
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Raimundo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gutierrez-Fonseca
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods; D009055:Mouth; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018570:Risk Assessment; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: computer-assisted; head and neck neoplasms; minimally invasive; robotics; schwannoma; surgery; surgical procedures