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Our Experience—Design and Delivery of a Safe Trans Oral Robotic Programme in the National Health Service (NHS).
- Source :
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Indian Journal of Surgery . Feb2024, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p167-171. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Trans oral robotic surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive technique for head and neck cancers. It is shown favourable recovery and long-term functionality outcomes compared to traditional treatments. Our department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital implemented a service transformation project for a TORS programme in December 2019. The "plan, do, study and act" (PDSA) quality improvement model was used. This incorporated logistical, training, clinical and financial aspects. Twenty-five patients were selected for oropharyngectomy, tonsillectomy or tongue base resections over a period of 1 year. Patients were matched with similar patients undergoing the same non-robotic procedures. TORS showed an improvement in time required to return to normal diet and time needing regular analgesia. Peri-operative complications were similar in both groups. An improving learning curve was observed over time for console times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SURGICAL robots
*ORAL surgery
*NATIONAL health services
*HUMAN services programs
*PATIENT safety
*MOUTH tumors
*HEAD & neck cancer
*MEDICAL care
*OROPHARYNGEAL cancer
*TONSILLECTOMY
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*ANALGESIA
*SURGICAL complications
*MATHEMATICAL models
*QUALITY assurance
*THEORY
*DIET
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09722068
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176223548
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-023-03850-9