Publications by authors named "R Graesslin"
A sufficient histological evaluation is a key pillar in oncological treatment, especially in situations of cancer of unknown primary. CO2 laser technology is used in clinical routine of soft tissue surgery because of its cutting quality and availability. Diode pumped solid state Er(bium):YAG laser systems promise a higher cutting efficiency and minor thermal damages.
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- - Recent research reviews the potential use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in head and neck procedures, as previous evaluations focused on its application in other medical fields like urology and gynecology.
- - The review highlights a significant gap in large-scale, randomized trials for RAS in head and neck surgery, with most existing studies comprising small case series that lack proper comparison to standard surgical methods.
- - Additionally, issues regarding financial reimbursement for RAS remain unresolved, and the current robotic systems on the market need specific enhancements to be more effective in head and neck surgeries.
Despite great efforts, transoral robotic laser surgery has not been established clinically. Patient benefits are yet to be proven to accept shortcomings of robotic systems. In particular, laryngeal reachability and transition from microscope to accurate endoscopic laser ablation have not been achieved.
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