Abstract
Various techniques for minimally invasive thyroid surgery have been described over the last decade. These techniques have significant limitations owing to 2-dimensional view and awkward endoscopic instrumentation. Robotic surgical technology was developed to overcome these limitations. In this case report, we are describing our first 2 thyroid procedures using this technology: a total thyroidectomy in a 66-year old, and a thyroid lobectomy in a 43-year old. We found that robotic resection avoids a neck scar and offers quality 3-dimensional vision with dexterity similar to the human hand.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e60-e63 |
Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Lobectomy
- Robotic
- Surgery
- Thyroid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery