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The axillary access in unilateral thyroid resection.

Kai Witzel1

  • 1HELIOS St. Elisabeth Hospital, Schillerstrasse 22, 36088, Huenfeld, Germany. kai@witzel-chirurgie.de

Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|January 20, 2007
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This study demonstrates a new endoscopic thyroid surgery technique using axillary access, avoiding neck scars. It is effective for unilateral thyroid resections, preserving the recurrent laryngeal nerve.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Traditional thyroidectomy often results in visible neck scarring.
  • Endoscopic approaches aim to improve cosmetic outcomes while maintaining surgical efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a novel endoscopic thyroid resection technique.
  • To assess the possibility of avoiding neck scars using a 20 mm axillary access and a 3.5 mm jugular incision.

Main Methods:

  • A proof-of-concept study involving 12 patients.
  • Utilized a modified axilloscope and ultrasonic scissors for total unilateral thyroid resection.
  • Employed neuro-monitoring for recurrent laryngeal nerve identification and verification.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated the feasibility of the endoscopic technique in patients with unilateral thyroid pathology.
  • Confirmed the ability to resect up to a whole thyroid lobe.
  • Successfully identified and preserved the recurrent laryngeal nerve using intraoperative monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic thyroid surgery, as presented, aligns with established endocrine neck surgery standards.
  • This minimally invasive technique is suitable for thyroid surgery in patients with single nodules and smaller thyroid glands.
  • The method offers a scarless alternative for specific thyroid conditions.