Transoral robotic removal of submandibular sialolith combined with sialendoscopic assistance

S Vergez; M Cheval; E Chabrillac

doi:10.1016/j.anorl.2020.11.016

Transoral robotic removal of submandibular sialolith combined with sialendoscopic assistance

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2021 Sep:138 Suppl 2:65-66. doi: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.11.016. Epub 2021 Jun 2.

Authors

S Vergez¹, M Cheval¹, E Chabrillac²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Hôpital Larrey, 24 chemin de Pouvourville, 31400 Toulouse, France.
² Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Hôpital Larrey, 24 chemin de Pouvourville, 31400 Toulouse, France; Department of Surgery, University Cancer Institute Toulouse-Oncopole, 1, avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059 Toulouse, France. Electronic address: emilien.chabrillac@gmail.com.

PMID: 34088641
DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.11.016

Abstract

Treatment of symptomatic impacted and palpable submandibular lithiasis generally involves a combined transoral and sialendoscopic approach with an excellent success rate, and a low morbidity. Nevertheless, the approach of proximal or hilar lithiasis may in some cases represent a real challenge and cause major surgical discomfort, which could increase the risk of damage to the lingual nerve. This article details the surgical technique and advantages of submandibular lithiasis removal by transoral robotic surgery combined with sialendoscopy, together with a case video.

Keywords: Sialendoscopy; Sialolith; Submandibular gland; Transoral robotic surgery.

Publication types

Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Endoscopy
Humans
Robotic Surgical Procedures*
Robotics*
Salivary Gland Calculi* / surgery
Submandibular Gland / surgery
Treatment Outcome