The clinical application of endoscopic thyroidectomy through two-areola axillary approach

VernacularTitle:双乳晕腋窝入路腔镜下甲状腺切除手术的临床应用
Author: Junjiu LI ; Shilong TANG ; Zhanhui CHEN ; Dachao MO ; Wanyu ZHANG ; Qiang LU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Endoscopic; Thyroidectomy; Areola-axillary approach
From: Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2012;06(5):352-353
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo discuss the more aesthetic and minimally invasive surgical approach of endoscopic thyroidectomy.Methods50 cases of endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast areola-axillary approach were retrospectively analyzed.Among these cases,12 received unilateral partial lobectomy,30 received unilateral total lobectomy and 8 received bilateral partial lobectomy.Results Endoscopic thyroidectomy was completed in all the patients.The intraoperative blood loss was ( 12.77 ± 20.12 ) ml.The operation time was (67.00 ± 21.28 )min.The postoperative hospital stay was (3.77 ± 0.50)days.Hoarseness occurred in 2 cases.All the 50 cases were followed up from 1 to 6 months and no other complication occurred.ConclusionEndoscopic thyroidectomy via breast areola-axillary approach is more aesthetic and minimally invasive; however,the operator needs an adaptive process for a better surgical view angle.