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Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed subjects who underwent pharyngeal tumor resection with the endoscope-holding arm in our university department. Results: We identified 13 subjects who underwent transoral pharyngeal surgery between November 2020 and November 2023. Most subjects presented with an oropharyngeal tumor (6\/11 in the lateral wall or tonsil; 4\/11 in the tongue base). The oropharyngeal lateral wall or tonsillar tumors were exposed with a standard mouth gag. The tongue-base tumors or hypopharyngeal tumors were exposed with an operating laryngoscope. Advantages over the microscope included an angled view. Advantages over robotic systems included haptic feedback and a faster setup. Advantages over both the microscope and robotic systems included lower costs and easier availability. Visualization with the endoscope was sufficient and similar to that of the microscope. Bimanual action was possible with surgical forceps and a monopolar electrode. Conclusions: Transoral pharyngeal surgery was feasible with the endoscope-holding arm. 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