Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy: A report of 8 cases
- VernacularTitle:内镜辅助的甲状腺切除术(附8例报告)
- Author:
Yong ZHANG
;
Ji LI
;
Jiang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroidectomy;
Video-Assisted;
Endoscop y
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the feasibility of minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (M IVAT). Methods Clinical data of 8 consecutive patients with ben ign thyroid nodules treated by MIVAT in this hospital from September 2002 to Sep tember 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. Results All the pro cedures were successfully completed. The operative time was 90~150 min (mean, 12 0 min), and the hemorrhage volume, 10~30 ml (mean, 20 ml). No complications happ ened and no conversions to open surgery were needed. All the patients were compl etely recovered and discharged from hospital 3~4 days after the surgery. Follow- up checkups for 6~12 months (mean, 9 months) in the 8 patients found normally he aled wounds and no paraesthesia. Conclusions MIVAT is safe and effective, with excellent cosmetic outcomes.
