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Mixed Reality Assisted Radical Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
Published on: January 31, 2025
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[Minimally Invasive Video-assisted Thyroidectomy. Experience the same working group]
Luis Gramática1, Rodolfo Raúl Cecenarro, Evelin Sofía Lorenz
1Hospital Nacional de Clínicas - FCM - UNC.. lgramatica@yahoo.com.
Summary
Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) is a safe and effective technique for selected patients, offering improved cosmetic results and reduced hospital stays compared to conventional methods.
Area of Science:
- Endocrine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Traditional thyroidectomy methods present challenges in aesthetic outcomes, postoperative pain, and hospital stay duration.
- Advancements in surgical techniques aim to mitigate these drawbacks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT).
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 96 patients undergoing MIVAT for thyroid nodules (under 35mm, thyroid volume <30ml).
- Exclusion criteria included high-risk malignancy, lymphadenopathy, or prior neck surgery.
- Pre- and post-operative indirect laryngoscopy, operative time, complication rates, pain scores, cosmetic outcomes, and length of stay were evaluated.
Main Results:
- 90 patients completed total or near-total thyroidectomy via MIVAT.
- Average operative time was 54 minutes; average nodule diameter and volume were 20mm and 19ml, respectively.
- Transient hyperparathyroidism (6.2%) and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (0.96%) were observed, with no permanent deficits. Postoperative pain was minimal, with all patients discharged within 24 hours.
Conclusions:
- MIVAT is a safe and feasible surgical option for selected thyroid disease patients.
- The technique demonstrates clear advantages over conventional thyroidectomy regarding patient recovery and aesthetics.
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