09-09, 14:00–14:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Head & Neck Surgery 4
Various incisions are used in parotid surgery, yet they often result in visible scarring on the neck and potential deformities. The periauricular approach is feasible for parotid tumors across all levels of the parotid gland. Its cosmetic advantage lies in the smaller scar size that does not extend into the neck.
This study aims to demonstrate that the periauricular incision offers a cosmetically scar-free yet oncologically and functionally safe approach to parotidectomy. By presenting our surgical outcomes, we seek to support the wider adoption of routine parotid surgery. The presentation includes a wide range of surgical videos and images from various cases, highlighting the versatility, safety, and aesthetic advantages of the periauricular approach in parotidectomy.
I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Marmara University in 2013. I completed my residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Kocaeli University in 2020. In 2019, I participated as an observer in the Head and Neck Surgery Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, for three months. After working as a specialist at Derince Training and Research Hospital, I was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital in 2025, where I currently continue my clinical and academic work.