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Paolo Miccoli1, Piero Berti, Gian Luca Frustaci

  • 1Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Università di Pisa, Ospedale Santa Chiara, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy. p.miccoli@dc.med.unipi.it

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Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) is a safe procedure with cosmetic benefits. This study evaluated its outcomes and potential new uses, like prophylactic thyroidectomy for RET gene mutation carriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) was introduced in 1998.
  • This study evaluates the long-term results and potential new indications for MIVAT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of MIVAT.
  • To explore new indications for MIVAT, including prophylactic thyroidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • MIVAT utilizes a small central neck incision and specialized instruments.
  • 833 patients underwent MIVAT between 1998 and the study period.
  • Procedures included lobectomy (38.7%) and total thyroidectomy (61.2%).

Main Results:

  • Mean operative times were 36.2 min for lobectomy and 46.1 min for total thyroidectomy.

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  • Conversion to open surgery occurred in 1.9% of cases.
  • Complications included transient recurrent nerve palsy (0.9%) and permanent hypoparathyroidism (0.3%).

    • Conclusions:

    • MIVAT is a safe procedure with significant cosmetic advantages.
    • Potential new indications include prophylactic thyroidectomy for RET gene mutation carriers.
    • MIVAT is currently suitable for a select patient group, especially in endemic goiter regions.