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Transoral robotic surgery in the multidisciplinary care of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: ASCO guideline

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Last updated: 10th Feb 2025
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Transoral robotic surgery in the multidisciplinary care of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: ASCO guideline - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)


Purpose: To provide evidence-based recommendations for the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the multidisciplinary management of oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer (OPC).

Methods: ASCO convened a multidisciplinary Expert Panel to evaluate the evidence and formulate recommendations. The literature search included studies published between January 1, 2002, and August 31, 2024, and comprised systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and observational studies. Outcomes of interest include overall and disease-free survival, functional outcomes, and quality of life. Expert Panel members used available evidence and informal consensus to develop evidence-based guideline recommendations.

Results: A total of 58 publications were identified to inform the evidence base for this guideline.

Recommendations: Evidence-based recommendations address the evaluation and workup of patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive OPC, the role of TORS, patient selection, adjuvant therapy, HPV-negative OPC, and use of TORS in salvage or recurrent setting. Additional information is available at www.asco.org/head-neck-cancer-guidelines.


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