Minimizing Contagion Risks of COVID-19 During Transoral Robotic Surgery

Laryngoscope. 2020 Nov;130(11):2593-2594. doi: 10.1002/lary.28847. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Abstract

In this communication, we would like to share our experience in managing TORS patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Laryngoscope, 130:2593-2594, 2020.

Keywords: Transoral robotic surgery; oropharyngeal; pandemic; tumour.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 / transmission
  • Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Mouth
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / adverse effects
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / methods*
  • Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • SARS-CoV-2