Electromagnetic navigation-guided TOES for parapharyngeal tumors: a comparative study on precision and safety

In this study, although both surgical strategies effectively resected tumors, TOES + ENS was associated with significantly superior safety profiles, characterized by the absence of severe complications and markedly improved postoperative recovery outcomes. Despite the limitations inherent to the retrospective design and small sample size, these findings support TOES + ENS as a valuable and potentially superior surgical option compared to traditional methods for appropriately selected patients with tumors in the parapharyngeal space.