Christian Simon and colleagues have recenty published on the outcomes RESA for salvage surgery. So let´s use it as an excuse to discuss Robotic-assisted Extended Sistrunk Approach (RESA)
J Granell. Jun 9, 2026
References
Simon C, Holsinger FC, Rheinwald M, Kemper J, Lambercy K. A new endoscopic surgical approach to the larynx, hypopharynx, and neck lymphatics: The robotic-assisted extended “Sistrunk” approach (RESA). Head Neck. 2020 Sep;42(9):2750-2756. doi: 10.1002/hed.26273.
Simon C, Beharry A, Paleri V, Dübi P, Lambercy K, Holsinger FC, Todic J. The robotic-assisted extended “Sistrunk” approach for tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract with limited transoral access: First description of oncological and functional outcomes. Head Neck. 2022 Oct;44(10):2335-2341. doi: 10.1002/hed.27114.
Wojtera B, Beharry A, Lambercy K, Dübi P, Todic J, Simon C. Robotic-Assisted Extended Sistrunk Approach (RESA) for Salvage Surgery After Head and Neck Irradiation. Head Neck. 2026 Jun 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70343. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42249638