Key Points:
Conventionally, formal superficial parotidectomy is conducted to remove parotid nodule. The facial nerve trunk is first identified followed by antegrade nerve dissection of its all 5 branches.
•Minimally invasive parotiodectomy in forms of partial parotidectomy or extracapsular dissection is equally effective in selected parotid nodules. The benefits encompass shorter operation duration and less complication.
•Drainage is routine after formal superficial parotidectomy to prevent seroma or other wound complications. Its role in minimally invasive parotidectomy is not widely studied.
•Tissue sealant could diminish seroma formation and enhance hemostasis. This study aims to evaluate whether tissue sealant could enable drainless minimally invasive parotidectomy.
•No seroma formation was found in this series. Drainless minimally invasive parotidectomy appears safe with tissue sealant and thus day surgery is facilitated.