The reconstructive options for oropharyngeal defects in the transoral robotic surgery framework

The primary chemoradiation therapy (CRT) and surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy are competing therapeutic approaches with similar oncologic outcomes in the management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) [1]. However, CRT may also result in significant functional impairments such as severe dysphagia and feeding tube dependence [2]. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a fascinating new technique that has been proved to be a safe and feasible treatment for selected OPSCC.

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