The recent publication by Perotti et al. (2026) describes a new case of Eagle’s syndrome treated using a transoral robotic approach (TORS).
For a comprehensive overview of Eagle syndrome, including symptoms, anatomical variability, and management strategies, visit our updated page (Eagle´s Syndrome)
TORS an attractive alternative to traditional transoral or transcervical approaches, but the real problem remains. Eagle syndrome is not just a technical problem. It is a diagnostic and conceptual challenge, characterized by highly variable symptoms, poor correlation with imaging findings, and significant anatomical variability.
As a result, even with optimal surgical technique symptom resolution is not always predictable
You can watch a representative surgical video of transoral robotic styloidectomy here:
TORS continues to refine how we operate on Eagle syndrome, but not necessarily who should be operated on. That remains the key unanswered question.
J Granell. April 6, 2026.
Perotti P, Ioppi A, Trevisiol L, Piccin O. Transoral para-tonsillar robotic approach for eagle syndrome: A technical note and exemplifying case. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Mar 20;127(4):102779. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2026.102779