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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy

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[Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy : Part 2: Surgical technique].

T Benhidjeb¹, J Harlaar, A Kerver

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland. t.benhidjeb@uke.de

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen

|October 31, 2009

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This study demonstrates the feasibility of transoral thyroidectomy, a minimally invasive surgical approach. This technique offers cosmetic benefits by avoiding cervical scars while ensuring safety and preserving surrounding structures.

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Anatomy
Endoscopic Techniques

Context:

Video-assisted surgery is increasingly applied to thyroidectomy.
Current approaches balance cosmetic outcomes with surgical invasiveness.
Minimizing surgical trauma and achieving optimal cosmetic results are key goals.

Purpose:

To investigate the safety and reproducibility of a transoral approach for thyroidectomy.
To assess the feasibility of accessing and resecting the thyroid gland via an endoscopic transoral route.

Summary:

A transoral endoscopic approach was evaluated in cadavers for thyroidectomy.
Utilizing small trocars inserted through the floor of the mouth and oral vestibule.
A subplatysmal workspace was created for thyroid gland resection, successfully performed without external incisions.

Impact:

The transoral approach is a feasible and safe method for thyroidectomy.
This technique offers a cosmetically superior alternative to conventional thyroidectomy.
It represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive thyroid surgery.