Nichols, Anthony CFung, KevinChapeskie, CorinaDowthwaite, Samuel ABasmaji, JohnDhaliwal, SandeepSzeto, Christopher CPalma, David ATheurer, Julie ACorsten, Martin AOdell, MichaelBarrett, John WFranklin, Jason HYoo, John2015-12-182015-12-182013-02-01Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 2013 Feb 01;42(1):8http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1916-0216-42-8http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34050Abstract Due to significant differences in healthcare structure between the United States and Canada, there are unique barriers to adopting new medical technology in Canada. In this article, we describe our experience developing a transoral robotic surgery (TORS) program at Western University. Specifically, we outline the steps that were necessary to obtain institutional and multidisciplinary team approval, financial support, as well as surgeon and allied healthcare personnel training. This experience can potentially be used as a roadmap for other Canadian institutions pursuing a TORS program.Journal Article2015-12-18enNichols et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.