Articles Vol. 67 No. 7 26/07/2026

ENDOSCOPE-ASSISTED POSTAURICULAR SURGERY FOR BENIGN PAROTID TUMORS

Vu Hoang Son Khanh1,2, Do Ba Hung1,2,3,4, Nguyen Quang Trung1,2,3,4
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
3 National Otolaryngology Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Tai Mũi Họng Trung ương
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i7.5954
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Keywords
Postauricular parotidectomy, endoscope-assisted.
Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of endoscope-assisted postauricular surgery for benign parotid tumors.

Methods: This was a literature review study. Search PubMed and ScienceDirect to identify relevant articles, followed by screening, analysis, and synthesis of data to assess the application of endoscope-assisted postauricular parotidectomy for benign tumors.

Conduct a comprehensive review of the thesis. Utilize PubMed and Science Direct databases for the search.

Results: A total of 12 studies published between 2007 and 2026 were included, comprising 7 retrospective and 5 prospective studies. Endoscope-assisted postauricular surgery achieved complete tumor removal with a low recurrence rate. Compared with the conventional open approach, the endoscope-assisted group demonstrated shorter incision length, reduced intraoperative blood loss, and lower or comparable postoperative complication rates, along with superior cosmetic outcomes.

Conclusion: Endoscope-assisted postauricular surgery for benign parotid tumors is a feasible, safe, and effective technique. It provides a minimally invasive alternative that improves cosmetic outcomes and preserves function in appropriately selected patients.

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