Novel approach to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission during trans-oral robotic surgery.

This study describes a novel approach in the reduction of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS). Eight patients underwent TORS between 01 February 2020 and 07 September 2020. A sterile plastic sheet draped over sterile supports with water-tight seal around each cannula was used to create a sterile working space within which the robotic arms could freely move during operation.

Tracheostomy during COVID-19 pandemic-Novel approach.

Background: This study describes a novel approach in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission during tracheostomy.

Methods: Five patients underwent tracheostomy between April 1, 2020 and April 17, 2020. A clear and sterile plastic drape was used as an additional physical barrier against droplets and aerosols.

Conservation of personal protective equipment for head and neck cancer surgery during COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study aims to stratify face shield needs when performing head and neck cancer surgery.

Methods: Fifteen patients underwent surgery between March 1, 2020 and April 9, 2020.

Orthotopic transfer of vascularized groin lymph node flap in the treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Clinical results, lymphoscintigraphy findings, and proposed mechanism.

Introduction: Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) has become very popular in the treatment of secondary lymphedema. However, the mechanism has not been clearly elucidated. The purpose of this study was (1) to evaluate the outcome of vascularized groin lymph node (VGLN) transfer using axilla as a recipient site in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) and (2) to provide radiological evidence of lymphangiogenesis in VLNT.

Treatment of physiotherapy-refractory secondary upper limb lymphedema with vascularized lymph node transfer: A case report with clinical and bioimpedance analysis correlation.

With radical treatment of cancer, lymphedema of limb has become a commonly faced adverse effect. The introduction of vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) has provided a possible treatment option for this troublesome condition. In this case report, we describe a 66-year-old lady who developed upper limb lymphedema after operation and radiotherapy for the cancer of her left breast.