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Robotic thyroidectomy and neck dissection: past, present, and future.

Jandee Lee1, Woong Youn Chung

  • 1Department of Surgery, Eulji University College of Medicine. ljd0906@hanmail.net

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Robotic thyroidectomy offers improved dexterity and cosmetic results compared to endoscopic methods. This technique is safe and effective for thyroid cancer, potentially becoming the preferred surgical option.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Endoscopic thyroidectomy offers cosmetic benefits but has limitations like a steep learning curve and restricted dexterity.
  • Conventional endoscopic approaches face challenges in deep, narrow surgical fields like the neck.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of robotic thyroidectomy with neck dissection.
  • To compare robotic techniques against conventional open and endoscopic procedures for thyroid cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Robotic thyroidectomy with gasless transaxillary approach.
  • Assessment of oncologic outcomes using radioactive iodine scans and serum thyroglobulin levels.
  • Evaluation of patient-reported outcomes including pain, sensory changes, voice, and swallowing.

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Main Results:

  • Robotic surgery demonstrated comparable oncologic outcomes to open procedures.
  • The technique was safe and feasible in thyroid cancer patients, yielding excellent cosmetic results.
  • Robotic surgery reduced pain, improved sensory changes, and decreased postoperative voice and swallowing issues.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic thyroidectomy with neck dissection provides significant advantages over endoscopic and open surgery.
  • The robotic approach offers a shorter learning curve and reduced surgeon discomfort.
  • Robotic surgery may emerge as the preferred method for thyroid cancer treatment, pending further long-term studies.