Endoscopic thryoid surgery:a report of 42 cases
- VernacularTitle:腔镜甲状腺手术:附42例报告
- Author:
Jianwen ZHANG
;
Yimin LUO
;
Li FANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
THYRVIDECTOMY;
ENDOSCOPY
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2000;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the feasibility and operation technique of endoscopic thyroid surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 42 patients with various thyroid diseases who were treated by endoscopic thyroidectomy.Results 41 cases were successful,1 case was converted to open operation because of operative bleeding. One case had a small area of ecchymosis in the presternal skin postoperatively, and 1 with hoarseness that recovered 3d after operation.No case of parathyroid injury or subcutaneous emphysema.The anterior cervical drain was removed 24h after operation, and patients were discharged 5d after operation.Conclusions With adherence to the indications of endoscopic thyroidectomy and operating with fine technique , endoscopic thyroidectomy is safe for the treatment of patients with thyroid disease and has a more favorable cosmetic effect.
