Robotic Assisted Surgery in Upper Aerodigestive Tract Surgery

Robotic Assisted Surgery in Upper Aerodigestive Tract Surgery

To evaluate the use of the daVinci Robotic System for better visibility and access of head and neck lesions and decreased amount of surgery time.

This trial is a single institution non-randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. This study will evaluate the use of the daVinci Robotic System for better visibility and access of head and neck lesions and decreased amount of surgery time. This is a robotic system used by surgeons to perform surgery in a less invasive manner.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Head and neck lesions requiring surgical resection, biopsy, or invasive treatment;
• Lesion amendable to robotic assisted surgery treatment;
• Age > 19 years;
• Patient must sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychological condition that renders the patient unable to understand the informed consent;
• Poor mouth opening, with maximal opening less than 1.5 cm.