Management of Parotid Tumors: From Extracapsullary Dissection to Robotic Surgery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Location: 104

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This international symposium will discuss differences in prevalence, diagnosis, imaging, surgical management and follow-up of parotid tumors. With expert panelists, it will be case based and focused on interactive discussion with the audience. We will bring discussions about new strategies recently used in the treatment of these tumors, such as retroauricular access, minimally invasive incisions with extracapsular dissection, retrograde facial nerve dissection and the use of robotic surgery to perform parotidectomy, through clinical cases and discussions, as well as pooled questions to the audience. we will also discuss the pearls and pitfalls in these approaches, and through the experience of the panelists, help to disseminate these new surgical approach strategies in the treatment of parotid neoplasms. Gathering experts from United States and Brazil we will discuss every aspect of each case with audience pooling.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Select patients with benign and malignant parotid tumors for different surgical approaches

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Recognize the utility of minimally invasive, alternative approaches and robotic parotidectomy

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Select patients to start these new approaches to the parotid gland, with pearls and pitfalls for the first cases

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This symposium addresses the need for advanced strategies in parotid tumor management, exploring new techniques like robotic surgery and minimally invasive approaches. Expert-led, it fosters global discussion to refine diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : This submission highlights a holistic approach to parotid tumor management, integrating advanced techniques like extracapsular dissection and robotic surgery. It equips comprehensive otolaryngologists with versatile skills to address diverse patient needs and improve outcomes.

Moderator(s)

Rafael De Cicco, MD, PhD

Head and Neck Surgery Division
Instituto De Cancer Dr. Arnaldo
São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Panelist(s)

Antonio A. Bertelli, MD, MS

Professor of Surgery
Santa Casa de São Paulo Medical School, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Davud B. Sirjani, MD

Clinical Professor, Director of Salivary Program, Stanford Otolaryngology, Chief Otolarynglogy Division at VA Palo Alto
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine
Fremont, CA, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Renan Bezerra Lira, MD, PhD

Head and Neck Surgeon, Proctor in Robotic Surgery, Coordinator of Robotic H&N Surgery Program
Hospital Albert Einstein / AC Camargo Cancer Center
São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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