Endoscopic thyroidectomy without the use of ultrasonic scalpel: Report of 6 cases
- VernacularTitle:颈腔镜下不使用超声刀的甲状腺手术6例
- Author:
Yi PENG
;
Dong ZHONG
;
Liming ZHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endoscope;
Cervical endoscopy;
High frequency electrosurgical unit;
Thyroid tumor;
Thyroidectomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy without the use of ultrasonic scalpel.Methods Monopolar high frequency electrosurgical unit was used to complete endoscopic thyroidectomy in 6 cases of thyroid benign tumors.Results All the operations were completed successfully.The operation time was 80~200 min(mean,110 min) and the intraoperative blood loss was 25~50 ml(mean,36 ml).The patients got out-of-bed activities and took liquid diets at a mean of 24 hours postoperatively.No complications was found.The drainage tube was removed on 2 days after operation and the patients were discharged from hospital at 3~5 days.Conclusions Use of high frequency electrosurgical unit for endoscopic thyroidectomy is safe and feasible.
