Articles Vol. 67 No. 6 25/06/2026

ENDOSCOPY-ASSISTED TRANSORAL RESECTION OF PARAPHARYNGEAL SPACE TUMORS

Nghiem Tho Duong1,2, Nguyen Quang Trung1,2,3,4
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
3 National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Tai mũi họng Trung ương
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i6.5474
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Keywords
parapharyngeal space tumors and endoscopy, parapharyngeal space tumors and endoscopic, parapharyngeal space neoplasm and endoscopy, parapharyngeal space neoplasm and endoscopic, parapharyngeal space mass and endoscopy, parapharyngeal space mass and endoscopic
Abstract

SPACE TUMORS

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of parapharyngeal space tumors.

Methods: A scoping review. A literature search was conducted to identify, screen, and analyze relevant studies. Selected articles were synthesized to assess the effectiveness of endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of parapharyngeal space tumors.

Results: Twelve studies published between 2015 and 2026 were included. Among them, eleven were retrospective studies, one was a prospective study. Endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of parapharyngeal space tumors has shown the potential for complete tumor removal and low recurrence risk. Comparing to the external approach, endoscopy-assisted transoral resection tend to have: lower complication rates, shorter surgical time, less blood loss, reduced hospital stay, less pain experience, and better cosmetic results.

Conclusion: Endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of parapharyngeal space tumors is a safe and promising results method. This surgical approach ensures successful tumor treatment while reducing the complication rate and improving aesthetic factors compared to lateral cervical approach.

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