J Minim Invasive Surg.  2020 Sep;23(3):112-113. 10.7602/jmis.2020.23.3.112.

Transoral Thyroidectomy: Advantages and Disadvantages

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  • 1Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea

Abstract

To date, many remote-access thyroid surgery techniques using endoscopic or robotic instruments have been developed. Transoral thyroidectomy has attracted great attention as a scarless thyroidectomy and is performed worldwide. Each surgical method has its advantages and disadvantages: selecting the optimal surgical method according to each patient's condition and preferences will possibly result in obtaining the best results and achieving patient satisfaction while minimizing complications after surgery.

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Remote access; Thyroidectomy; Transoral
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