Minimally invasive surgery is a growing field in surgical oncology. After acquiring its first Food and Drug Administration approval in 2009 for T1–T2 malignancies of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has gained popularity thanks to its wristed instruments and magnified three-dimensional view, enhancing surgical comfort in remote-access areas. Its indications are expanding in the treatment of head and neck cancer, i.e., resection of tumors of the larynx, hypopharynx, or parapharyngeal space. However, this expansion must remain cautious and based on high-level evidence, in order to guarantee safety and oncological outcomes which are comparable to conventional approaches. This narrative review assesses the current role of TORS in head and neck cancer from an evidence-based perspective, and then identifies what knowledge gaps remain to be addressed.

Non‐hodgkins lymphoma is a systemic disease that may present in multiple sites, rarely does it present primarily as a temporal fossa swelling. Only four cases have been reported in the English literature. We report a case of a patient who presented with a rapidly progressive swelling of the temporal fossa.

Objective: To show that a negative Dix-Hallpike test or Pagnini-McClure test may convert into positive after head shaking in cases of semicircular canalith jam.Methods: This is a retrospective study, where 768 cases of BPPV were studied of which 36 were found to have canalith jam.Results: Thirty-six patients (4.7%) presented with canalith jam; 4.8% of posterior canal BPPV and 3.7% of lateral canal BPPV were attributed to canalith jam. Conclusion:Immediate repeated testing for BPPV allows us to identify undiagnosed cases of BPPV where canalith jam has occurred. It is a cost-effective technique that provides benefits for clinicians, patients, and the healthcare system.

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