Perenyei M, Dobbs TD, Fraser LR, Winter SC. Use of the self-retaining Alexis ring retractor in transoral robotic surgery.
Head Neck 2017;
39:2132-2134. [PMID:
28736813 DOI:
10.1002/hed.24882]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Ring retractors, such as the Alexis® wound retractor, are simple devices used in a wide range of surgical settings to provide atraumatic exposure while protecting wound edges.
METHODS
Here, we describe the application of the Alexis® to provide access during transoral robotic surgery (TORS).
CONCLUSION
Its ease of application and many benefits, including maximization of intraoral space and protection of perioral soft tissues, make this device an excellent adjunct for TORS procedures.
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