Hypopharyngeal cysts are very uncommon pathology. They are presented in adult people over 60 years. Although oncocytic cysts are benign tumors, an incomplete resection causes recurrence. The symptoms are not specific, but the more frequent are dyspnea and foreign body sensation upon swallowing. Diagnosis usually is under general anesthesia during intubation. A flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy could be insufficient; the trumpet maneuver during this examination can reveled occult cysts. To perform a total resection, the surgeon must have a complete exposition of the operative field. We present a new case of a patient with a symptomatic hypopharyngeal cyst successfully treated with transoral robotic extirpation; our view was tridimensional magnified and the robotic instruments provided great range of movement that permitted complete and safe removal hypopharyngeal lesion.
Recibido el 29 de enero de 2014; aceptado el 10 de junio de 2014 Disponible en Internet el 8 de septiembre de 2014 PALABRAS CLAVECarcinoma de células escamosas; Neoplasias de cabeza y cuello; Robótica; Operaciones remotas Resumen El cáncer de cabeza y cuello es una enfermedad muy complicada cuya incidencia ha venido incrementando en la última década y está relacionada con la infección del virus del papiloma humano. La base del tratamiento es la cirugía, que debe hacerse con intervenciones extensas y mutilantes a través del cuello, son acompañadas de quimioterapia y radioterapia, dejando secuelas funcionales difíciles de manejar. Desde 2009 se aprobó el uso del robot Da Vinci ® para resecar tumores de la orofaringe y supraglotis, con la cirugía robótica transoral. Las bondades de esta técnica, que inciden en la pronta recuperación del paciente, y que están derivadas de la excelente visión tridimensional y la versatilidad de movimientos del instrumental articulado (EndoWrist ® ), han hecho que las recomendaciones de su uso estén redefiniéndose continuamente. Este artículo resume las ventajas, las desventajas, las indicaciones de manejo actual, el cuidado posoperatorio, la rehabilitación y la terapia adyuvante de este novedoso tratamiento.
Vallecular cyst is more frequent in neonatal life, but could be present in adults. Frequently it is asymptomatic although some people has foreign body sensation upon swallowing and obstructive problems to sleep. The best treatment for these cases is complete resection, as recurrence is usual with any cyst remnant wall causing re-accumulation. We present the case of a patient with symptomatic vallecular cyst treated with transoral robotic surgery. The technique confirmed the advantages related with tridimensional vision close to the cyst, associated with multi-articulated 5 mm EndoWrist instruments that made real safe and efficient surgery.
Spindle cell/pleomorphic lipoma (SC/PL) is a subcutaneous mass usually localised on nape, shoulder or upper back. It is a benign lipogenic tumour composed of primitive CD34-positive spindle cells, floret-like multinucleated giant cells and mature adipocytes. Complete surgical excision is the optimal treatment. This unusual tumour in the larynx has only been reported in the medical literature once and was treated surgically by open approach. Actually, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is most suitable because provides tridimensional magnified view plus a greater mobility with instruments, allowing complete and safe removal of the supraglottic mass, allowing rapid healing and recovery. We present the first case of a SC/PL of larynx managed with TORS. Four hours after surgery, the patient was able to take a soft diet and was discharged 2 h later. The follow-up showed an excellent clinical and functional outcome.
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