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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 realContinue reading “Update in TransOral Robotic Approach for Eagle´s Syndrome”

It has been a true pleasure to participate in the XVI Congress of the Spanish–German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, held on March 26–27, 2026, in Valencia. Over these two days, the meeting provided an outstanding and comprehensive update across the specialty, delivered by genuine experts. The scientific level, the exchange of ideas, and the atmosphere ofContinue reading “XVI Congress of the Spanish-German Society of Otorhinolaryngology. Valencia, March 26-27, 2026.”

A recent public statement by Elon Musk suggest that AI-powered robots may surpass the best human surgeons within a few years. Technically, this is unlikely. Surgery is not a sequence of movements. It is: The number of micro-decisions taken by the surgeon  for example during a complex Head&Neck oncologic procedure is extraordinary. No current systemContinue reading “Are AI-powered robots going to replace surgeons in a few years?”

Un año más, el Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos abre sus puertas para recibir a los nuevos residentes (MIR). Es un momento especial, lleno de ilusión, en el que comienza una etapa decisiva tanto en lo profesional como en lo personal. Si te estás planteando dónde hacer la residencia, déjame proponerte una reflexión: ¿quieres formarteContinue reading “Un año más, puertas abiertas en el Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos”

Enhorabuena a las doctoras Isabel Ibáñez y M. Ángeles Sastre por la realización de sus dos primeros casos de cirugía robótica transoral (TORS), que marcan el inicio del programa de cirugía robótica del Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Complejo Asistencial de Segovia, con el sistema de cirugía robótica da Vinci X. El centro se incorpora asíContinue reading “La cirugía robótica transoral (TORS) sigue creciendo en Castilla y León”

One of the distinctive features of the da Vinci X Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical is “the long fourth arm.” The da Vinci X was introduced as a more accessible version of the Xi platform, sharing the same console and vision system while simplifying the architecture of the patient-side cart. A key element is theContinue reading “The “Long Fourth Arm” of the da Vinci X”

Robotic surgery has evolved rapidly over the past three decades. From the early experimental platforms of the 1990s to the diverse ecosystem of systems available today, innovation has accelerated in both technology and global participation. This timeline highlights some of the key milestones in the development of soft-tissue surgical robotic platforms, beginning with ZEUS (1996)Continue reading “Time line for soft-tissue surgical robotic systems”

My first option for the title of this post was “Implementing Evidence in a Reluctant Environment.” It is the title of the talk I am preparing for the upcoming meeting of the Asian Pacific Thyroid Society (APTS) in Singapore next month, on Active Surveillance for differentiated thyroid cancer. Because the same feeling often arises inContinue reading “Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Three Questions. One Decision.”

Cada año, los mejores números del MIR se hacen la misma pregunta: ¿Dónde voy a crecer más? ¿Dónde voy a estar en primera línea? Si estás valorando Otorrinolaringología – Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (ORL–CCC), te proponemos algo: no elijas solo un hospital con nombre, elige un hospital con futuro. HU Rey Juan Carlos: NivelContinue reading “MIR ORL–CCC en el HURJC: ¿Quieres liderar el cambio o ser un espectador?”

Transoral surgery is often described as minimally invasive because there are no external incisions. But when we use the mouth as a single access port, we are working through delicate and vulnerable structures. Lips can burn, pinch, or tear. Teeth can fracture. The tongue can suffer pressure injury. None of this is acceptable in modernContinue reading “Dental Splints and Tooth Protection in Transoral Surgery”