%0 Journal Article
%T A Review of Surgical Incisions Used for the Excision of Benign Parotid Tumors.
%A Zeng J
%A Li J
%A Saad M
%A Lineaweaver WC
%A Qi F
%A Pan Y
%J Ann Plast Surg
%V 93
%N 2
%D 2024 Aug 1
%M 39101852
%F 1.763
%R 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003932
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To provide surgical references for selecting appropriate parotidectomy incisions, reviewing modified approaches, incision designs, and associated complications.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We have systematically searched 5 medical literature databases examining parotidectomy incision designs and postoperative complications from 2008 to 2021.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>There are a total of 9 novel incision designs: 1) posterior auricular hairline incision (PAHI); 2) combined preauricular and retroauricular incision (CPRI); 3) V-shaped incision (VI); 4) N-shaped incision (NI); 5) postaural incision (PI); 6) preauricular crutch incision (PCI); and 7) endaural incision (EI). Simultaneously, there are a total of 8 postoperative complications: 1) infection; 2) salivary fistula; 3) facial nerve palsy/paresis; 4) ear lobule numbness; 5) Frey syndrome; 6) facial deformity; 7) hematoma; and 8) tumor reoccurrence.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Over the last decade, a surge in modified parotidectomy incisions has been witnessed in clinical practice. This expansion is attributed to rapid technical advancements and a deeper understanding of anatomy and histopathology. These modified approaches contribute significantly to improving cosmetic outcomes, minimizing associated complications, and enhancing patient satisfaction.