Use of the self-retaining Alexis ring retractor in transoral robotic surgery.
Head Neck
; 39(10): 2132-2134, 2017 10.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Ring retractors, such as the Alexis® wound retractor, are simple devices used in a wide range of surgical settings to provide atraumatic exposure while protecting wound edges.METHODS:
Here, we describe the application of the Alexis® to provide access during transoral robotic surgery (TORS).CONCLUSION:
Its ease of application and many benefits, including maximization of intraoral space and protection of perioral soft tissues, make this device an excellent adjunct for TORS procedures.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Endoscópica por Orifício Natural
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article