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The Thyroid Gland

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck and covers the anterior surface of the trachea. The gland has two lateral lobes connected by a thin tissue mass called the isthmus. Internally, each lobe comprises many small spherical structures known as thyroid follicles, surrounded by a network of blood vessels.
The follicles have a central cavity lined by simple cuboidal to squamous epithelial cells called follicular cells. These cells produce the glycoprotein...

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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy

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[Endoscope thyroid lobectomy through subclavicular approach].

Xiaobao Yao¹, Xiaoxia Wang, Jinfeng Yan

¹Department of Otolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China. yaoxiaobao@sohu.com

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

|May 25, 2013

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Endoscopic thyroid lobectomy via subclavicular approach offers a minimally invasive option for benign thyroid lesions. This technique demonstrates high safety, ease of use, and excellent cosmetic results, supporting its widespread clinical adoption.

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Endocrinology
Surgical Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Context:

Traditional thyroidectomy can result in visible neck scarring.
Endoscopic techniques offer potential cosmetic and patient comfort benefits.

Purpose:

To evaluate the clinical utility and outcomes of endoscopic thyroid lobectomy using a subclavicular approach.
To document surgical experiences and assess the safety and efficacy of this minimally invasive technique.

Summary:

Thirty-five patients underwent endoscopic thyroid lobectomy via the subclavicular route.
The procedure utilized automatic retractors, suction dissectors, and harmonic scalpels, with the inferior thyroid artery guiding recurrent laryngeal nerve identification.
All procedures were successful, with 33 cases diagnosed as goiter and 2 as papillary thyroid carcinoma intraoperatively.

Impact:

The subclavicular endoscopic thyroid lobectomy is a safe and effective procedure for benign thyroid conditions.
It provides significant advantages including minimal invasion, high safety, ease of manipulation, and superior cosmetic outcomes.
This technique is recommended for broader clinical application due to its favorable results and patient satisfaction.