Minimally invasivethyroidectomy: A cosmetic alternative to standard thyroidectomy
- MOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports
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Tham X Ngo,1 Khoi A Nguyen,2 Long X Nguyen,1 Vu DP Vo1
Abstract
1.1 Background: We report on minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) through a 2–4cm incision hypothesize similar clinical results to standard open thyroidectomy.
1.2 Methods: Between January 2019 and March 2020, 61 MIT were evaluated for
clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction on a 1–10 scale.
1.3 Results: The 61 study patients underwent MIT procedure. The final diagnoses were benign nodular goitre (63%), and papillary thyroid carcinoma (37%). Five patients had temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve paresis and four patients had temporary hypocalcemia.
1.4 Conclusion: In selected patients, MIT through a 1,5–3cm incision assistance is a
safe alternative to standard open thyroidectomy in the hands of an experienced surgeon.
The clinical results are equivalent and patient satisfaction is significantly improved.
Keywords
thyroidectomy, cricoid cartilages, maglinant lesions, gas insufflation, ultrasound , neck surgery, hyperthyroidism, cricoid cartilages, larynx, laryngeal nerve
