In T1-2 squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar fossa, non-robotic transoral oropharyngectomy appeared to be highly effective in terms of local control. The high incidence of head and neck metachronous second primaries further advocates the use of this treatment option in order to reserve radiation therapy to such cases.
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