Abstract:Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of endoscopic-assisted plasma resection for parapharyngeal Space tumors, and to propose an individualized strategy for selecting surgical approaches. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 26 patients with parapharyngeal Space tumors who underwent endoscopic-assisted plasma resection at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from March 2021 to February 2025. The patients were divided into a transcervical approach group (n=15) and a transoral approach group (n=11). Operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, complications, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed. Results All 26 patients underwent successful surgery. The mean maximum tumor diameter was (50.8±14.2) mm, and 9 cases (34.6%) were located close to the skull base. The mean operative time was (295.1±123.8) minutes, the mean intraoperative blood loss was (218.5±112.7) mL, and the mean postoperative hospital stay was (8.3±2.8) days. Postoperative hoarseness occurred in one patient (transcervical group), and tumor residue in one patient (transoral group). No severe complications such as massive hemorrhage, intracranial infection, or death were observed. Postoperative pathology revealed benign tumors in 23 cases (88.5%) and malignant tumors in 3 cases (11.5%). During the follow-up period, all patients survived without tumor recurrence. Conclusion Endoscopic-assisted plasma resection offers a minimally invasive and precise platform for the removal of parapharyngeal Space tumors. Both the transcervical and transoral approaches have distinct advantages. Individualized selection based on tumor size, location, and the relationship with the skull base and internal carotid artery can achieve complete tumor resection while ensuring safety.