Piezosurgery‐Assisted Endoscopic Transpterygoid Approach for Maxillary Ameloblastoma

The use of piezoelectric instrumentation has been investigated to perform an endoscopic-assisted transpterygoid maxillectomy for a maxillary ameloblastoma. This technology allowed safe disinsertion of the pterygoid root from the cranial base through a precise and clean osteotomy, while minimizing the risk of inadvertent soft-tissue injury. Piezoelectric saws can represent an alternative to high-speed endoscopic drills in selected cases. For posterior maxillary neoplasms, we recommend the employment of endoscopic-assisted maxillectomy, as it offers improved anatomical exposure and a more accurate control of tumor margins.

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The Laryngoscope
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2026-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.70516
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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The use of piezoelectric instrumentation has been investigated to perform an endoscopic-assisted transpterygoid maxillectomy for a maxillary ameloblastoma. This technology allowed safe disinsertion of the pterygoid root from the cranial base through a precise and clean osteotomy, while minimizing the risk of inadvertent soft-tissue injury. Piezoelectric saws can represent an alternative to high-speed endoscopic drills in selected cases. For posterior maxillary neoplasms, we recommend the employment of endoscopic-assisted maxillectomy, as it offers improved anatomical exposure and a more accurate control of tumor margins.

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University of Verona (IT), University of Trento (IT), Ospedale Santa Chiara (IT), Provincia Autonoma di Trento (IT)
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