Abstract
The rise of minimally invasive surgery and the concept of rapid recovery have led to transoral surgery becoming increasingly vital in pharyngolaryngeal surgery. In 2009, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the da Vinci Surgical Robot for transoral robotic surgery（TORS）. Due to its high-definition lens and flexible, precise operation, TORS is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide and expanding its indications. Although some experts in China have attempted to apply TORS to treat pharyngolaryngeal diseases, compared to European and American countries, TORS in China is still in its exploratory stage. This paper briefly reviews the application of TORS in pharyngolaryngeal surgery.