Comparation between traditional thyroid surgery and endoscopic thyroidectomy
- VernacularTitle:腔镜甲状腺手术与传统手术的临床对比研究
- Author:
Min CUI
;
Qichao DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroidectomy/methods;
Endoscopies;
Small Incision;
Comparative Study
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2000;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the safety,minimal invasion and cosmetic effect of endoscopic thyroidectomy.Methods From May 2007 to April 2008,among 413 cases of thyroid operations,238 cases were operated by endoscopic techniguc and 175 cases were operated by traditional methods.the operation time,intra operative blood loss,incision cosmetic score,postoperative hospitalization time,cost of hospitalization,and surgical complications between the two mehods were compared.Results Both groups of patients were operated successfully without postoperative bleeding,hoarseness,or hypocalcemia.Compared with traditional thyroid surgery,endoscopic thyroidectomy had less blood loss,shorter operation time,and higher-satisfaction cosmetic effect without significant scars or skin color changes.Conclusions Compared with traditional thyroid surgery,endoscopic thyroidectomy has the desired advantages of excelent cosmetic result,safety,and quick recovery.It is an ideal operation method for treatment of benign thyroid diseases.
