2023
Comparing nationally reported adverse events associated with coblation vs. PlasmaBlade for tonsillectomy
Shah R, Shah H, Rohrbaugh T, Reeder A, Kohli N, Maurrasse S. Comparing nationally reported adverse events associated with coblation vs. PlasmaBlade for tonsillectomy. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2023, 44: 103894. PMID: 37178539, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenoidectomyCross-Sectional StudiesHumansRadiofrequency AblationRetrospective StudiesTonsillectomyConceptsAdverse eventsBurn injuryDevice malfunctionPatient-related adverse eventsRetrospective cross-sectional studyCoblation deviceCommon device malfunctionsUser Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) databaseCross-sectional studyIntraoperative tipsPreoperative discussionPhysician comfortRadiofrequency ablationPEAK PlasmaBladeTonsillectomyUS FoodCoblationPatientsMAUDE databasePlasmaBladeInjuryAdenoidectomyIntraoperative fireExperience databaseReportAvascular midline oropharyngeal anatomy allows for expanded indications for transoral robotic surgery in pediatric patients
Johnston D, Maurrasse S, Maddalozzo J. Avascular midline oropharyngeal anatomy allows for expanded indications for transoral robotic surgery in pediatric patients. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2023, 17: 1803-1808. PMID: 37079149, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01603-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildHumansHyoid BoneRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresRoboticsThyroglossal CystTongueConceptsTransoral robotic surgeryThyroglossal duct cystLingual thyroglossal duct cystAnterior neckDuct cystRobotic surgeryEffective surgical alternativeLingual tonsillar hypertrophyPosterior hyoid spaceRetrospective case seriesSuperficial mucosal lesionsMinor complicationsPrior surgeryVariety of pathologiesLesion recurrencePediatric patientsTonsillar hypertrophyCase seriesLimited recurrenceMucosal lesionsTransoral resectionSurgical alternativePediatric headNeck surgeryOropharyngeal anatomy
2022
Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods
Shah H, Brawley C, Maurrasse S, Schumacher J, Ganesh M, Thompson D, Ida J, Valika T. Pediatric laryngeal cleft repair with coblation: Functional comparison of a novel technique with traditional methods. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2022, 163: 111378. PMID: 36371939, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaryngeal cleft repairEndoscopic laryngeal cleft repairCleft repairCold steel groupPostoperative dehiscenceLaser groupStudy scoresPostoperative swallow studyTertiary academic centerRate of dehiscenceType ITraditional endoscopic techniquesCold steelLaryngeal cleftSecondary outcomesSurgical complicationsPrimary outcomeUnderwent repairSurgical managementCoblation techniqueSwallow functionSwallow studyType IIRadiofrequency ablationInternational Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative