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The Thyroid Gland

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck and covers the anterior surface of the trachea. The gland has two lateral lobes connected by a thin tissue mass called the isthmus. Internally, each lobe comprises many small spherical structures known as thyroid follicles, surrounded by a network of blood vessels.
The follicles have a central cavity lined by simple cuboidal to squamous epithelial cells called follicular cells. These cells produce the glycoprotein...

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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy

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Constantin Aurel Smaxwil¹, Andreas Zielke²

¹Endokrine Chirurgie, Diakonie-Klinikum Stuttgart, Rosenbergstraße 38, 70176, Stuttgart, Deutschland.

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Summary

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Thyroid surgery extent is individualized, with malignancy suspicion leading. Modern techniques enhance safety but require careful application and outcome assessment for optimal patient care.

Keywords:

Complication ICG fluorescence angiography Neuromonitoring Quality Vessel sealing

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Oncology
Thyroid Surgery

Background:

Thyroidectomy approaches have evolved from subtotal to total resections.
Current thyroid surgery extent is individualized based on the primary thyroid condition.
The StuDoQ register highlights malignancy suspicion as the primary indication for thyroidectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze current trends and indications in thyroid surgery.
To evaluate the role of advanced surgical technologies in thyroidectomy.
To emphasize the importance of outcome assessment in modern thyroid surgery.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from the StuDoQ register of the CAEK.
Review of indications including malignancy suspicion, benign goiter, and functional disorders.
Discussion of advanced surgical aids like neuromonitoring, vessel sealing, and autofluorescence.

Main Results:

Suspicion of malignancy is the leading indication for thyroidectomy.
Benign symptomatic nodular goiter, functional disorders, and confirmed malignancy follow.
Advanced technologies increase safety but also complexity in thyroid resections.

Conclusions:

Individualized assessment of thyroid conditions dictates surgical extent.
Modern thyroid surgery emphasizes rigorous decision-making and the use of advanced aids.
Knowledge of personal outcomes and follow-up strategies are crucial for selecting surgical technologies.