Surgical robotic applications in otolaryngology.

Objectives: To explore the feasibility of performing endo-robotic neck surgery in a porcine model and to compare the results of robotically enhanced endoscopic surgery with those from a conventional endoscopic technique.

Study Design: Prospective, nonrandomized experimental investigation in a porcine model.

Methods: We performed a consecutive series of endoscopic neck surgeries using the daVinci surgical system (Intuitive Surgical Inc.