Key Points
- Transoral resection for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer has
become popular.
- Transoral conventional interrupt knot tying suturing for
oral/oropharyngeal defect often requires time.
- Transoral barbed knotless continuous suture could reduce operation
time with a comparable complication rate.
- Knotless barbed suture provides appropriate tension and secure closure
with multiple anchors.
- Transoral barbed knotless suture is particularly advantageous in deep
and narrow areas.