Anesthesia for a Patient with Base of Tongue Mass undergoing Transoral Robotic Surgery: A Case Report

Abstract

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that has recently gained popularity. This involves the use of a robotic system to access and operate on hard-to-reach areas of the body, such as the base of tongue and pharynx. General anesthesia is the technique of choice in TORS as this procedure poses unique challenges due to the patient's airway anatomy, the need for precise surgical movements, and the potential for postoperative complications. Awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) is the gold standard for an anticipated difficult airway. This case report describes the anesthetic management for a patient undergoing TORS for a tongue base mass.