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Gasless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via the Trans-Axillary Approach
Published on: September 15, 2023
[Experience of transaxillary endoscopic thyroid surgery]
V K Lyadov1, M V Neklyudova1, D R Pashayeva1
1Treatment and Rehabilitation Center of Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia.
Aim:
To compare the outcomes after open and endoscopic interventions on thyroid gland.
Material And Methods:
We have retrospectively analyzed 158 interventions on thyroid gland for the period March 2014 - January 2016. Herewith, 21 interventions were performed endoscopically with transaxillary removal of specimen.
Results:
The study was designed in 2 groups - main (endoscopic surgery) and control (open surgery). There were 2 complications in the main group: intraoperative injury of cricoid cartilage by harmonic scalpel and unilateral subcutaneous emphysema of the neck and face. In the control group one patient had transient hypocalcemia.
Conclusion:
Endoscopic thyroid surgery is technically feasible in certain patients, adequate technical equipment and sufficient experience of surgical team.
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