Transoral robotic surgery

The use of robotics in head and neck cancer and benign disease is explored.

Current research areas include:

1. the use of robotics as a supplementary diagnostic modality in cancer of unknown primary in the head and neck

2. the use of robotics as a single modality treatment in early oropharyngeal cancer

3. cost-effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery compared to other modalities

Future ares of interest include the use of robotics in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and tumors in other pharyngeal sites, the larynx, the paraphaoryngeal space, and soft tissues of the neck.

Cancer of unknown primary

Cancer of unknown primary in the head and neck is an increasing challenge and improved diagnostic efficacy is needed. Research within this field focuses on:

1. evaluation of current diagnostic modalities

2. evaluation of new methods including transoral robotics

3. assessment of treatment outcomes based on the DAHANCA-database

4. exploration of emerging technologies including targeted imaging

Cost-effectiveness in head and neck cancer: treatment and rehabilitation

The costs of head and neck cancer treatment in Denmark is poorly described. A number of projects aim to explore the costs and the cost effectiveness of both radiation therapy and surgery in head and neck cancer

Central airway stenosis: work-up, treatment and outcome

Endoscopic treatment of central airway stenosis is explored. Main areas of interest are: diagnostic techniques, methodology during treatment, and outcomes.

Laryngeal intraepithelial neoplasia and glottic cancer: diagnostic work-up, treatment and outcome

Primary surgical treatment of laryngeal intraepithelial neoplasia and early stage laryngeal cancer (glottic cancer) was introduced in 2012 based on the principles of transoral laser-microsurgery. Along with this approach, new diagnostic techniques were introduced. Research in this field focuses on the efficacy of the diagnostic work-up as well as treatment outcome and morbidity.