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K Mackenzie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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voice swallowing and quality of life after total Laryngectomy results of the west of scotland Laryngectomy audit
Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck, 2012Co-Authors: Stuart M Robertson, Justin C L Yeo, Catherine Dunnet, David Young, K MackenzieAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of radiotherapy and surgical voice restoration on functional outcome after total Laryngectomy. Questionnaire packs were posted to all 258 Laryngectomy patients in the West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network. Packs contained the Voice Symptom Scale (VoiSS), MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), and University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL). RESULTS: Significantly better VoiSS and MDADI scores were reported by patients undergoing Laryngectomy alone in comparison with patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy and patients undergoing salvage Laryngectomy (p <.02). Patients using tracheoesophageal voice reported significantly better VoiSS scores than patients using other communication methods (p <.005). Radiotherapy has a highly significant and detrimental effect on voice and swallowing outcome after total Laryngectomy. Surgical voice restoration confers significant benefit in terms of self-reported voice outcome. These findings have implications for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer considering Laryngectomy and organ preservation. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2011.
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Voice, swallowing, and quality of life after total Laryngectomy - results of the west of Scotland Laryngectomy audit
Head & neck, 2011Co-Authors: Stuart M Robertson, Justin C L Yeo, Catherine Dunnet, David Young, K MackenzieAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of radiotherapy and surgical voice restoration on functional outcome after total Laryngectomy. Questionnaire packs were posted to all 258 Laryngectomy patients in the West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network. Packs contained the Voice Symptom Scale (VoiSS), MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), and University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL). RESULTS: Significantly better VoiSS and MDADI scores were reported by patients undergoing Laryngectomy alone in comparison with patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy and patients undergoing salvage Laryngectomy (p
Stephen Y. Kang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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salvage Laryngectomy following organ preservation therapy an evidence based review
Oral Oncology, 2019Co-Authors: Dustin A Silverman, Sidharth V Puram, James W Rocco, Matthew Old, Stephen Y. KangAbstract:Salvage total Laryngectomy is often indicated in patients with recurrent or persistent laryngeal cancer after radiation or chemoradiation treatment. This article reviews and discusses key considerations regarding salvage Laryngectomy. Within this article, a review of the salvage Laryngectomy incidence in the major organ preservation trials, survival rates, predictors of outcomes, complication rates, and the roles of elective neck dissection and free tissue transfer for reconstruction in patients undergoing salvage Laryngectomy is provided.
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Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.
Journal of surgical oncology, 2015Co-Authors: Peter T. Dziegielewski, Stephen Y. Kang, Enver OzerAbstract:Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly used in laryngeal/hypopharyngeal cancer surgery. Ablative procedures described in these anatomical sites include: (i) supraglottic Laryngectomy, (ii) total Laryngectomy, (iii) glottic cordectomy, and (iv) partial pharyngectomy. TORS supraglottic Laryngectomy remains the most commonly performed of these procedures. Initial oncologic and functional outcomes with these procedures are promising and comparable to other treatment options. As robotic instrumentation technology advances a rise in TORS laryngeal/hypopharyngeal surgery is anticipated.
Stuart M Robertson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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voice swallowing and quality of life after total Laryngectomy results of the west of scotland Laryngectomy audit
Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck, 2012Co-Authors: Stuart M Robertson, Justin C L Yeo, Catherine Dunnet, David Young, K MackenzieAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of radiotherapy and surgical voice restoration on functional outcome after total Laryngectomy. Questionnaire packs were posted to all 258 Laryngectomy patients in the West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network. Packs contained the Voice Symptom Scale (VoiSS), MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), and University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL). RESULTS: Significantly better VoiSS and MDADI scores were reported by patients undergoing Laryngectomy alone in comparison with patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy and patients undergoing salvage Laryngectomy (p <.02). Patients using tracheoesophageal voice reported significantly better VoiSS scores than patients using other communication methods (p <.005). Radiotherapy has a highly significant and detrimental effect on voice and swallowing outcome after total Laryngectomy. Surgical voice restoration confers significant benefit in terms of self-reported voice outcome. These findings have implications for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer considering Laryngectomy and organ preservation. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2011.
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Voice, swallowing, and quality of life after total Laryngectomy - results of the west of Scotland Laryngectomy audit
Head & neck, 2011Co-Authors: Stuart M Robertson, Justin C L Yeo, Catherine Dunnet, David Young, K MackenzieAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of radiotherapy and surgical voice restoration on functional outcome after total Laryngectomy. Questionnaire packs were posted to all 258 Laryngectomy patients in the West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network. Packs contained the Voice Symptom Scale (VoiSS), MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), and University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL). RESULTS: Significantly better VoiSS and MDADI scores were reported by patients undergoing Laryngectomy alone in comparison with patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy and patients undergoing salvage Laryngectomy (p
Enver Ozer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.
Journal of surgical oncology, 2015Co-Authors: Peter T. Dziegielewski, Stephen Y. Kang, Enver OzerAbstract:Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly used in laryngeal/hypopharyngeal cancer surgery. Ablative procedures described in these anatomical sites include: (i) supraglottic Laryngectomy, (ii) total Laryngectomy, (iii) glottic cordectomy, and (iv) partial pharyngectomy. TORS supraglottic Laryngectomy remains the most commonly performed of these procedures. Initial oncologic and functional outcomes with these procedures are promising and comparable to other treatment options. As robotic instrumentation technology advances a rise in TORS laryngeal/hypopharyngeal surgery is anticipated.
Neerav Goyal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Demonstration of transoral robotic supraglottic Laryngectomy and total Laryngectomy in cadaveric specimens using the Medrobotics Flex System
Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck, 2017Co-Authors: Emily K. Funk, David M. Goldenberg, Neerav GoyalAbstract:BACKGROUND: Current management of laryngeal malignancies is associated with significant morbidity. Application of minimally invasive transoral techniques may reduce the morbidity associated with traditional procedures. The purpose of this study was to present our investigation of the utility of a novel flexible robotic system for transoral supraglottic Laryngectomy and total Laryngectomy. METHODS: Transoral total Laryngectomy and transoral supraglottic Laryngectomy were performed in cadaveric specimens using the Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics, Raynham, MA). RESULTS: All procedures were completed successfully in the cadaveric models. The articulated endoscope allowed for access to the desired surgical site. Flexible instruments enabled an atraumatic approach and allowed for precise surgical technique. CONCLUSION: Access to deep anatomic structures remains problematic using current minimally invasive robotic approaches. Improvements in visualization and access to the laryngopharyngeal complex offered by this system may improve surgical applications to the larynx. This study demonstrates the technical feasibility using the Flex Robotic System for transoral robotic supraglottic Laryngectomy and total Laryngectomy. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 39: 1218-1225, 2017.
