Abstract
Aim: To establish a transoral robotic surgery (TORS) programme for the surgical management of head and neck pathology including oropharyngeal lesions, and to carry out a TORS tonsillectomy.Methods: Training for otolaryngologists was planned and undertaken. Off‐site robotic training of otolaryngologists was conducted by a robotic company trainer. Visits to established international TORS programmes were made. A suitable patient was identified with the intention of undergoing a TORS tonsillectomy and evaluating the outcome.Results: A patient successfully underwent a transoral robotic surgery tonsillectomy using a surgical robot system without intraoperative or postoperative complications or sequelae.Conclusions: A transoral robotic surgery programme, including training for otorhinolaryngologists, has been established. A tonsillectomy, a feasible procedure easily carried out, was done using a surgical robot system without complications.
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