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Main Authors: Praneet C. Kaki, Neel R. Sangal, Doreen Lam, Ryan M. Carey, Karthik Rajasekaran, Ara Chalian, Robert M. Brody, Gregory S. Weinstein, Steven B. Cannady
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author Praneet C. Kaki
Neel R. Sangal
Doreen Lam
Ryan M. Carey
Karthik Rajasekaran
Ara Chalian
Robert M. Brody
Gregory S. Weinstein
Steven B. Cannady
author_facet Praneet C. Kaki
Neel R. Sangal
Doreen Lam
Ryan M. Carey
Karthik Rajasekaran
Ara Chalian
Robert M. Brody
Gregory S. Weinstein
Steven B. Cannady
Praneet C. Kaki
Neel R. Sangal
Doreen Lam
Ryan M. Carey
Karthik Rajasekaran
Ara Chalian
Robert M. Brody
Gregory S. Weinstein
Steven B. Cannady
collection Wiley Open Access
contents Functional Outcomes of Free Flap Reconstruction After TORS in Early‐Stage HPV‐Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Praneet C. Kaki Neel R. Sangal Doreen Lam Ryan M. Carey Karthik Rajasekaran Ara Chalian Robert M. Brody Gregory S. Weinstein Steven B. Cannady Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery ABSTRACTObjectiveIn the unique clinical context of a retropharyngeal carotid artery (RPC), free flap reconstruction (FFR) may be used for small pathologic tumor (pT)1‐2 human papillomavirus (HPV)+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) tumors to provide vessel coverage, providing a unique case‐control study model. This study aims to elucidate the impact of FFR on functional outcomes following transoral robotic surgery (TORS).Study DesignRetrospective review of electronic medical records between 2010 and 2022.SettingSingle‐institution tertiary care center.MethodsCohorts were defined as FFR (with RPC) and no FFR (nFFR). A 1:2 propensity score match (PSM) was performed. The functional oral intake scale (FOIS) was used to characterize swallowing outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed in R‐Studio.ResultsPost‐PSM, 93 patients met inclusion criteria (59.8 years, 92% white, 88% male). In total, 31 (33%) underwent FFR, 77 (83%) had pT2 tumors, and 87 (93%) underwent adjuvant treatment. The FFR cohort saw increased return to the operating room (FFR 19% vs nFFR 3.3%, P < .001) and mean hospital stay (7.2 ± 2.2 vs 4.9 ± 3.1 days, P = .02). Median preoperative FOIS was similar between groups (FFR: 7.00 [interquartile range (IQR) 6.00‐7.00] vs nFFR: 7.0 [7.00‐7.00], P = .2) with comparable decline at first follow‐up. The nFFR cohort had higher FOIS at 3 and 6 months (5.00 [5.00‐6.00] vs 6.00 [5.00‐7.00], P = .04). FOIS was similar after 1 year (6.00 [5.00‐7.00] vs 6.00 [6.00‐7.00], P = .3).ConclusionFFR achieved comparable functional outcomes to nFFR at 1 year. FFR is a viable reconstructive option for pT1‐2 tumors for which TORS that are amenable to surgical resection via TORS despite an anatomic barrier such as RPC. 10.1002/ohn.1221 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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spellingShingle Functional Outcomes of Free Flap Reconstruction After TORS in Early‐Stage HPV‐Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
Praneet C. Kaki
Neel R. Sangal
Doreen Lam
Ryan M. Carey
Karthik Rajasekaran
Ara Chalian
Robert M. Brody
Gregory S. Weinstein
Steven B. Cannady
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Functional Outcomes of Free Flap Reconstruction After TORS in Early‐Stage HPV‐Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Praneet C. Kaki Neel R. Sangal Doreen Lam Ryan M. Carey Karthik Rajasekaran Ara Chalian Robert M. Brody Gregory S. Weinstein Steven B. Cannady Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery ABSTRACTObjectiveIn the unique clinical context of a retropharyngeal carotid artery (RPC), free flap reconstruction (FFR) may be used for small pathologic tumor (pT)1‐2 human papillomavirus (HPV)+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) tumors to provide vessel coverage, providing a unique case‐control study model. This study aims to elucidate the impact of FFR on functional outcomes following transoral robotic surgery (TORS).Study DesignRetrospective review of electronic medical records between 2010 and 2022.SettingSingle‐institution tertiary care center.MethodsCohorts were defined as FFR (with RPC) and no FFR (nFFR). A 1:2 propensity score match (PSM) was performed. The functional oral intake scale (FOIS) was used to characterize swallowing outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed in R‐Studio.ResultsPost‐PSM, 93 patients met inclusion criteria (59.8 years, 92% white, 88% male). In total, 31 (33%) underwent FFR, 77 (83%) had pT2 tumors, and 87 (93%) underwent adjuvant treatment. The FFR cohort saw increased return to the operating room (FFR 19% vs nFFR 3.3%, P < .001) and mean hospital stay (7.2 ± 2.2 vs 4.9 ± 3.1 days, P = .02). Median preoperative FOIS was similar between groups (FFR: 7.00 [interquartile range (IQR) 6.00‐7.00] vs nFFR: 7.0 [7.00‐7.00], P = .2) with comparable decline at first follow‐up. The nFFR cohort had higher FOIS at 3 and 6 months (5.00 [5.00‐6.00] vs 6.00 [5.00‐7.00], P = .04). FOIS was similar after 1 year (6.00 [5.00‐7.00] vs 6.00 [6.00‐7.00], P = .3).ConclusionFFR achieved comparable functional outcomes to nFFR at 1 year. FFR is a viable reconstructive option for pT1‐2 tumors for which TORS that are amenable to surgical resection via TORS despite an anatomic barrier such as RPC. 10.1002/ohn.1221 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
title Functional Outcomes of Free Flap Reconstruction After TORS in Early‐Stage HPV‐Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
topic Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
url https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ohn.1221