Robotic transoral thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma

Area of Science:

• Surgical Oncology
• Robotic Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery

Background:

• Transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) aims to eliminate visible cervical scars, a key goal of remote-access surgery.
• The transoral approach involves less dissection compared to other remote-access methods, enhancing patient outcomes.
• The confined surgical space in TORT benefits from the multiarticulation of robotic instruments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a unique, detailed procedure for left lobectomy using transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT).
• To highlight the advantages of multiarticulation robotic instruments in the narrow working space of TORT, particularly for left-sided procedures.

Main Methods:

• Detailed description of a novel transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) technique for left lobectomy.
• Emphasis on the utilization of multiarticulating robotic instruments for enhanced maneuverability over the thyroid cartilage.

Main Results:

• The presented TORT technique facilitates left lobectomy by enabling surgeons to use right-handed instruments effectively.
• Multiarticulation of robotic instruments proves beneficial in the confined space of transoral thyroidectomy.

Conclusions:

• The described transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) technique provides a viable, scarless option for left lobectomy.
• The strategic use of multiarticulating robotic instruments is crucial for optimizing surgical performance in TORT.