Retroauricular robotic neck dissection: step-by-step technique and feasibility in selected early OCSCC.

BACKGROUND

Retroauricular robotic neck dissection is a remote-access approach designed for cervical nodal clearance while concealing the incision. We describe our operative technique and early feasibility in carefully selected patients with early oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC).

METHODS

The surgical workflow-including incision design, flap elevation, robotic docking, level-wise dissection, and reconstructive considerations-is detailed with emphasis on technical pearls and pitfalls. A concise descriptive dataset is presented.

CONCLUSION

Retroauricular robotic neck dissection is technically feasible in selected patients when meticulous technique and appropriate case selection are applied. Outcomes should be interpreted as feasibility signals rather than comparative evidence.