Application of da Vinci Single Port System in Head and Neck Surgery

Recently, head and neck cancer surgeries using the da Vinci single port (SP) system have increased worldwide. This article reviewed that da Vinci SP system in head and neck surgery, focusing on its comparative advantages and limitations over previous multi-port systems. Special attention is given to its application in surgeries for oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers, where narrow anatomical spaces present unique challenges. The da Vinci SP system demonstrated benefits in maneuverability of camera, reduced docking time and collision among instruments. The da Vinci SP system is a feasible and effective choice for transoral robotic surgery in narrow surgical fields such as oro-hypopharynx.