Assessing cosmetic results after conventional thyroidectomy using the EASY-EYE_C: a double-blind randomized...

Area of Science:

• Surgical Innovation
• Dermatology
• Oncology

Background:

• Thyroid cancer incidence is high, particularly in young women.
• Postoperative scarring after thyroidectomy presents a significant challenge for patients and clinicians.
• Existing wound protection products for thyroid surgery are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of EASY-EYE_C, a novel silicone-based wound protector, in improving cosmetic outcomes after thyroid surgery.
• To assess the impact of EASY-EYE_C on surgical scar quality and operation duration.

Main Methods:

• A double-blind randomized controlled trial involving 66 patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
• Standardized scar assessments using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), and modified Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) at 6-week follow-up.
• Clinical assessments performed by a single blinded physician.

Main Results:

• The experimental group using EASY-EYE_C demonstrated significantly better POSAS scores compared to the control group (43.2 vs. 68.3, P < 0.05).
• Operation duration was significantly shorter in the experimental group.
• No significant differences were observed in other patient or surgical factors between groups.

Conclusions:

• The EASY-EYE_C silicone wound protector shows potential for enhancing cosmetic results in conventional thyroid surgery.
• The device may contribute to improved patient satisfaction by reducing visible scarring.
• Shorter operation times suggest potential efficiency gains with EASY-EYE_C use.