Endoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection of benign parotid tumors using hairline incision

Abstract

BackgroundThis study evaluated the feasibility of endoscopic-assisted extracapsular dissection of benign parotid tumors using only hairline incision. MethodsEndoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection via only hairline incision was performed in 18 cases (5 men and 13 women) of benign parotid gland tumor (pleomorphic adenoma in 4 cases, Warthin's tumor in 14 cases). ResultsAll 18 operations were successfully performed and no conversions to conventional open resection were necessary. One patient had transient facial paresis and recovered within 1 month. The duration of the procedure was 82.5 18.5 minutes. ConclusionEndoscope-assisted extracapsular dissection using only hairline incision is a feasible method for treatment of benign parotid tumors. The main advantage of this procedure is that the operative scar is concealed in the hairline area. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: 375-379, 2016