Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the trivestibular route.
10.4174/astr.2016.91.5.269
- Author:
Jun Ook PARK
1
;
Mi Ra KIM
;
Do Hun KIM
;
Dong Kun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. junook2000@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thyroidectomy;
Thyroid;
Minimally invasive surgical procedures;
Endoscopy
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Humans;
Lip;
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures;
Skin;
Thyroid Gland;
Thyroidectomy*;
Vocal Cords
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2016;91(5):269-272
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We recently experienced a case of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the trivestibular approach. We identified and preserved all neighboring critical structures during surgery. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. There were no complications in thyroid function, vocal cord function, or lower lip sense. Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via a trivestibular approach provides a short and direct route to the thyroid and an adequate workspace without a skin incision. Therefore, it is worthwhile to develop and refine the surgical techniques of this promising new surgical approach.
