Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy for locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngectomy is the primary treatment for locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (rNPC). However, oncological nasopharyngectomy is difficult to achieve, even using extranasal surgical approaches, with potential risks of severe functional disabilities and serious complications. This report introduces an innovative, minimally invasive, oncological, endoscopic nasopharyngectomy.

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