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[Progress in the application of robotic technology in thyroid surgery].

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  • 1Department of Head and Neck Surgery，Center for Cancer Prevention and Control，Sun Yat-senUniversity，South China State Key Laboratory of Oncology，Collaborative Innovation Center of Oncology，Guangdong Clinical Medical Research Center for Malignant Tumors，Guangzhou，510060，China.

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Robot-assisted thyroid surgery offers cosmetic benefits and a shorter learning curve compared to traditional methods. Despite challenges like cost and complexity, it achieves comparable outcomes when performed by experienced surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Robotics
  • Endocrine Surgery

Background:

  • Robot-assisted thyroid surgery is increasingly adopted globally.
  • It offers advantages over endoscopic surgery, including cosmetic results and a reduced learning curve.
  • Current approaches include transaxillary, bilateral axillo-breast (BABA), retroauricular, and transoral vestibular routes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the development of robotic thyroid surgery.
  • To highlight the latest advancements in the field.
  • To discuss the benefits and challenges of robotic thyroidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review.
  • Analysis of current robotic thyroid surgery techniques.
Keywords:
Da Vinci surgical systemthyroid neoplasmsthyroidectomy

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  • Evaluation of outcomes and complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Robot-assisted thyroid surgery demonstrates a shorter learning curve and superior cosmetic results.
    • Challenges include technical complexity, longer operative times, and higher initial costs.
    • Outcomes are comparable to open surgery when performed by experienced surgeons in selected patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Robot-assisted thyroid surgery is a viable alternative to conventional open thyroidectomy.
    • Continued research and technological advancements are crucial.
    • Careful patient selection and surgeon experience are key to successful outcomes.