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P K Chowbey1, Vandana Soni, R Khullar

  • 1Department of Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.

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Endoscopic neck surgery, initially for parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy, offers cosmetic benefits. Video-assisted approaches without CO2 insufflation are more common, with varied port placements, proving safe for thyroid and parathyroid conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Endoscopic neck surgery emerged in the late 1990s for parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy.
  • Literature predominantly features endoscopic thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
  • Two main approaches exist: total endoscopic with CO2 insufflation and video-assisted without CO2 insufflation, with the latter being more frequent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and current status of endoscopic neck surgery.
  • To highlight cosmetic advantages and patient suitability for endoscopic thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
  • To identify limitations and emerging applications of endoscopic neck surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on endoscopic neck surgery techniques.
  • Categorization of endoscopic approaches (CO2 insufflation vs. video-assisted).
  • Analysis of surgical access sites (neck, chest wall, axilla, periareolar).

Main Results:

  • Video-assisted endoscopic neck surgery without CO2 insufflation is more commonly reported.
  • Common port placements include the neck, anterior chest wall, axilla, and periareolar region.
  • Endoscopic neck surgery is safe and feasible for suitable patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases, with limitations in gland size and malignancy.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic neck surgery has evolved significantly, driven by cosmetic outcomes.
  • The technique is safe and effective for selected thyroid and parathyroid pathologies.
  • Further research is needed for applications beyond the thyroid and parathyroid glands, such as the submandibular gland and carotid artery.