Transoral Parotidectomy

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2021 May;33(2):169-175. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.12.002. Epub 2021 Jan 19.

Abstract

Transoral parotidectomy allows for the management of parapharyngeal space tumors and accessory parotid gland tumors without the need for a transfacial/transparotid or mandible splitting procedure. It is a minimally invasive approach that permits a faster recovery and with a lesser risk of facial palsy.

Keywords: Accessory parotid gland; Parapharyngeal space tumor; Parotidectomy; Transoral.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Parotid Gland / surgery
  • Parotid Neoplasms*