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Video-assisted thyroidectomy.

Rocco Bellantone1, Celestino P Lombardi, Marco Raffaelli

  • 1Department of Surgery, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.

Journal of the American College of Surgeons
|May 23, 2002
PubMed
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Video-assisted thyroidectomy (VAT) is a safe and feasible surgical option for selected patients, offering excellent cosmetic results. This minimally invasive technique is suitable for various thyroid conditions, including nodules and early-stage cancers.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Video-assisted thyroidectomy (VAT) technique developed in 1998.
  • This study reports on the comprehensive series of patients who underwent VAT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of video-assisted thyroidectomy (VAT).
  • To assess the cosmetic results and complication rates associated with VAT.

Main Methods:

  • 47 patients selected for VAT based on specific eligibility criteria (nodule size, thyroid volume, cancer stage, no prior neck surgery/irradiation/thyroiditis).
  • Totally gasless, video-assisted technique performed through a small incision (1.5-2.0 cm) using endoscopic vision.
  • VAT was extended to completion thyroidectomies and larger nodules (up to 45 mm) after an initial learning period.

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Main Results:

  • 53 VAT procedures performed on 47 patients, including lobectomies, total thyroidectomies, and completion thyroidectomies.
  • Mean operative times: 86.8 min (lobectomy), 116.0 min (total thyroidectomy), 77.5 min (completion thyroidectomy).
  • Low conversion rate (7.5%) and acceptable complication profile (transient nerve palsy, hypocalcemia, wound infection); excellent cosmetic outcomes reported.

Conclusions:

  • Video-assisted thyroidectomy (VAT) is a feasible and safe procedure for selected patients.
  • VAT offers excellent cosmetic results, making it a valuable option for surgical treatment of thyroid diseases.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful VAT outcomes.