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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy
Published on: May 12, 2023
Comment on "Transoral robotic thyroidectomy using Versius platform: a preclinical feasibility study in cadavers"
Prajnasini Satapathy1, Rachana Mehta2, Ranjana Sah3
1Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
Agne et al. evaluated transoral robotic thyroidectomy using the Versius platform in cadaveric models and demonstrated procedural feasibility. However, critical concerns remain regarding clinical translatability due to the absence of bleeding simulation, lack of validated ergonomic metrics, and questionable minimally invasive integrity. Without objective performance data, this study offers limited insight into real-world applicability and patient safety.

