Best practices and future challenges in the treatment of oral cancer

Abstract

Oral cancer is among the most common tumour worldwide. Due to the anatomical peculiarities of the head and neck region, the treatment of oral cancer is a major challenge with regard to the preservation of aesthetics and function. The aim of the present study is to analyze currently practiced therapeutic strategies as well as current and future challenges in the therapy of oral cancer.

Keywords

• squamous cell carcinoma
• outcome quality
• transoral robotic surgery
• immunotherapy
• intraoperative assessment