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Robot-assisted excision of thyroglossal duct cyst by a postauricular facelift approach
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea (South).
Introduction:
A trend towards robotic scarless surgery using remote site incisions has developed in head and neck surgery for better cosmetic outcomes. We have carried out robot-assisted excision of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) by a postauricular facelift approach to avoid visible scars in the central neck related to the trans-cervical Sistrunk operation.
Aim:
To evaluate the technical feasibility and safety of robot-assisted excision of TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach.
Material And Methods:
Six patients who underwent robot-assisted excision of TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach were analyzed.
Results:
The robotic procedures were done successfully in all patients, without any conversion to a trans-cervical approach or incomplete removal of the lesions. In terms of cosmetic satisfaction, three patients were "very satisfied" and three were "satisfied".
Conclusions:
Robot-assisted Sistrunk operations for TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach are feasible and safe and yield excellent postoperative cosmesis.
