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The outcomes included operative metrics, conversion, complications (Frey syndrome and facial nerve palsy), and scar results assessed at approximately 3 months within the 3\u20136-month follow-up period using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale\u2014Observer Scar Assessment Scale 5\u201350 and Patient Scar Assessment Scale 6\u201360, wherein lower scores indicate better results. Group comparisons were performed using appropriate parametric or nonparametric tests and \u03c7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      or Fisher\u2019s exact test.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All endoscope-assisted procedures were completed without conversion. Compared with the endoscope-assisted group, the traditional group had higher blood loss (56.3\u2009\u00b1\u20095.4 vs. 22.4\u2009\u00b1\u20096.7\u2009mL), greater postoperative drainage volume (118.7\u2009\u00b1\u200921.5 vs. 58.5\u2009\u00b1\u200912.3\u2009mL), and longer drainage duration (6.1\u2009\u00b1\u20091.1 vs. 3.4\u2009\u00b1\u20090.5 days; all P\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). Furthermore, the operative time was longer and minor sensory events were fewer in the endoscope-assisted group (P\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). No Frey syndrome or persistent facial nerve palsy was observed during the 3\u20136-month follow-up period. Overall, the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores favored the endoscope-assisted group (both P\u2009&lt;\u20090.01).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Endoscope-assisted superficial parotidectomy via a retroauricular hairline\u2013cranial auricular groove incision may offer cosmetic advantages with fewer minor deficits compared with the modified Blair approach, at the cost of longer operative time. 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