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Xie Q, Ma J, Du Y, Liu L, Zhu R, Liu D, Wang P, Yu X. Feasibility and safety of modified en-bloc resection in endoscopic thyroid surgery via bilateral areolar approach - long-term institutional analysis ten years after surgery. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1302510. [PMID: 38694946 PMCID: PMC11061383 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1302510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to introduce a new modified en-bloc resection method and evaluate its feasibility and safety in endoscopic thyroid surgery via bilateral areolar approach (BAA). Methods Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients who underwent lobectomy and ipsilateral central node dissection (CND) via the BAA approach were retrospectively reviewed. Their clinical characteristics and outcomes were evaluated, including operative duration, lymph node yield (LNY), surgical complications, recurrence rate, and metastasis rate, over a ten-year follow-up period. Simultaneous lobectomy and CND were performed in the modified en-bloc group, whereas lobectomy was performed first, followed by CND in the conventional group. Results The study included 108 patients in the modified en-bloc group and 213 in the conventional group. There were no significant differences in gender, age, tumor locations, tumor dominant nodule size, or the incidence of concomitant Hashimoto thyroiditis when comparing clinicopathologic characteristics. The comparison of operative duration (P = 0.14), blood loss (P = 0.13), postoperative hospital stay (P = 0.58), incidence of transient vocal cord paralysis (P = 0.90) and hypocalcemia (P = 0.60) did not show any differences. The mean LNY achieved in the central compartment of the modified en-bloc group (7.5 ± 4.5) was significantly higher than that in the conventional group (5.6 ± 3.6). Two patients in the modified en-bloc group and two in the conventional group experienced metastasis after surgery during the ten-year follow-up (1.8% vs. 0.9%, P = 0.60). The learning curve analysis showed a significant decrease in operative duration after the 25-35th cases for modified en-bloc resection. Conclusions The modified en-bloc resection method in endoscopic thyroid surgery via BAA is a technically feasible and safe procedure with excellent cosmetic outcomes for selective PTC patients.
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- Qiuping Xie
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Zheng G, Ding W, Liu X, Liu Y, Sun H, Song X, Zheng H. Gasless Single-Incision Endoscopic Surgery via Subclavicular Approach for Lateral Neck Dissection in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:1498-1508. [PMID: 38099992 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14639-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND The technical difficulties and trauma of remote access methods in endoscopic surgery (ES) for lateral neck dissection (LND) can be daunting for most patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and surgeons. The purpose of study was to introduce gasless single-incision ES via a subclavicular approach (ESSA) and to explore its safety and efficacy for LND. METHODS Between January 2022 and February 2023, we retrospectively reviewed 17 patients with PTC who underwent ESSA for LND. In addition, 22 patients who received video-assisted ES (VAES) and 48 patients who underwent open surgery (OP) for LND during the same period were included. Clinicopathological characteristics, complications, and efficacy of the lymph node yield (LNY) were compared between the ESSA and the other two groups (VAES and OP). RESULTS The LNY from central and lateral neck dissection by ESSA was comparable to that by VAES (9.2 ± 8.1 vs. 9.5 ± 4.2, P = 0.986, and 33.5 ± 11.6 vs. 30.6 ± 9.2, P = 0.382, respectively) and OP (9.2 ± 8.1 vs. 11.0 ± 5.4, P = 0.420, and 33.5 ± 11.6 vs. 31.5 ± 7.9, P = 0.383, respectively). Swallowing impairment scores at 1 and 3 months were significantly lower after ESSA than those after VAES (1.8 ± 1.0 vs. 3.0 ± 1.2, P = 0.003, and 0.9 ± 0.8 vs. 1.7 ± 0.8, P = 0.006, respectively). The cosmetic satisfaction rate 1 month after surgery was significantly higher in the ESSA group than that in the VAES group (100 vs. 31.8%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS ESSA is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that provides a scarless cervical appearance and has good efficacy for LND. Therefore, ESSA may be a feasible choice for selected patients with N1b PTC with cervical cosmetic needs.
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- Guibin Zheng
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Care, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China.
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China.
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Woods AL, Campbell MJ, Graves CE. A scoping review of endoscopic and robotic techniques for lateral neck dissection in thyroid cancer. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1297972. [PMID: 38390267 PMCID: PMC10883677 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1297972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Lateral neck dissection (LND) in thyroid cancer has traditionally been performed by a transcervical technique with a large collar incision. With the rise of endoscopic, video-assisted, and robotic techniques for thyroidectomy, minimally invasive LND is now being performed more frequently, with better cosmetic outcomes. Methods The purpose of this paper is to review the different minimally invasive and remote access techniques for LND in thyroid cancer. A comprehensive literature review was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar search terms "thyroid cancer" and "lateral neck dissection" and "endoscopy OR robot OR endoscopic OR video-assisted". Results There are multiple surgical options now available within each subset of endoscopic, video-assisted, and robotic LND. The approach dictates the extent of the LND but almost all techniques access levels II-IV, with variability on levels I and V. This review provides an overview of the indications, contraindications, surgical and oncologic outcomes for each technique. Discussion Though data remains limited, endoscopic and robotic techniques for LND are safe, with improved cosmetic results and comparable oncologic and surgical outcomes. Similar to patient selection in minimally invasive thyroidectomy, it is important to consider the extent of the LND and select appropriate surgical candidates.
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- Alexis L Woods
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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Chen ZX, Chen JB, Pang FS, Lin ZH, Zhang XB, Cai BY, Zheng WW, Cao Y, Qin Y. A novel hybrid approach for "Scarless" (at the neck) lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma: A case series and literature review. Front Oncol 2022; 12:985761. [PMID: 36568147 PMCID: PMC9780263 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.985761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lateral neck dissection (LND) is a necessary treatment for thyroid cancer with lateral lymph node metastasis. However, the defect created during open surgery leaves a visible scar on the neck. With advancements in surgical technology, many robotic and endoscopic surgical techniques have been reported as alternatives to open surgery. In this study, we present a case series demonstrating the successful application of a novel hybrid approach for endoscopic LND and a review of different surgical approaches for "scarless" (at the neck) LND. We performed endoscopic LND via a combined chest and transoral approach in 24 patients between January 2021 and March 2022. The surgery was completed successfully in all patients with an average operation time of 298.1 ± 72.9 min. The numbers of positive/retrieved lymph nodes at levels II, III-IV, and VI were 0.7 ± 0.9/8.4 ± 4.1, 3.6 ± 2.7/19.5 ± 6.8, and 4.9 ± 3.9/10.3 ± 4.5, respectively. Complications included transient hypoparathyroidism in 10 patients, transient recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in 1 patient, internal jugular vein (IJN) injury in 1 patient, IJN sacrifice due to cancer invasion in 1 patient, and chyle leak in 1 patient, and no cases of tumor recurrence were observed during follow-up. The present case series indicates that the combined chest and transoral approach is feasible and effective for performing LND. Our review of different approaches for "scarless" (at the neck) LND identified advantages and disadvantages for all techniques. Our novel approach has unique advantages, and thus, it can provide an ideal surgical procedure for specific papillary thyroid carcinoma patients.
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- *Correspondence: You Qin, ; Zhen-Xin Chen,
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Shi Y, Zhang L, Liu C, Wang Y, Zhang H, Lin X. Comparison of surgical outcomes between patients undergoing trans-oral endoscopic thyroid surgery combined with trans-thoracoareolar approach and conventional open surgery. Front Surg 2022; 9:916874. [PMID: 36157433 PMCID: PMC9492955 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.916874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Over the past decades, remote-access thyroid surgery has been widely developed in the treatment of thyroid carcinoma, which can help patients to avoid cosmetically displeasing scarring. In this research, we collected and review our experience with endoscopic thyroidectomy with neck dissection via trans-thoracoareolar approach combined with trans-oral approach over a 3-year period. They were all diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma, and two of them had a complication of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. No patients were dissatisfied with the postoperative cosmetic results. One patient had numbness in the lower lip, but the symptom disappeared 1 month later. No infection, hemorrhage, or air embolism occurred. Pain and numbness in the endoscopic thyroid surgery group were slighter than in those who had open surgery. The present study aims to compare the feasibility and safety of trans-thoracoareolar approach combined with trans-oral approach to conventional open surgery.
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- Youyuan Shi
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China
- Correspondence: Hailin Zhang Xiuan Lin
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Hailin Zhang Xiuan Lin
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Zhang Z, Sun B, Ouyang H, Cong R, Xia F, Li X. Endoscopic Lateral Neck Dissection: A New Frontier in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:796984. [PMID: 35002974 PMCID: PMC8728058 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.796984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Endoscopic thyroidectomy and robotic thyroidectomy are effective and safe surgical options for thyroid surgery, with excellent cosmetic outcomes. However, in regard to lateral neck dissection (LND), much effort is required to alleviate cervical disfigurement derived from a long incision. Technologic innovations have allowed for endoscopic LND, without the need for extended cervical incisions and providing access to remote sites, including axillary, chest-breast, face-lift, transoral, and hybrid approaches. Methods A comprehensive review of published literature was performed using the search terms "lateral neck dissection", "thyroid", and "endoscopy OR endoscopic OR endoscope OR robotic" in PubMed. Results This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding endoscopic LND, and it specifically addresses the following points: 1) the surgical procedure, 2) the indications and contraindications, 3) the complications and surgical outcomes, and 4) the technical advantages and limitations. Robotic LND, totally endoscopic LND, and endoscope-assisted LND are separately discussed. Conclusions Endoscopic LND is a feasible and safe technique in terms of complete resection of the selected neck levels, complications, and cosmetic outcomes. However, it is recommended to strictly select criteria when expanding the population of eligible patients. A formal indication for endoscopic LND has not yet been established. Thus, a well-designed, multicenter study with a large cohort is necessary to confirm the feasibility, long-term outcomes, oncological safety, and influence of endoscopic LND on patient quality of life (QoL).
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Chen Y, Xu S, Zeng X, Liang Y, Xu J. Comparison of the effectiveness and safety between endoscopic-assisted lateral neck dissection and conventional open lateral neck dissection:A meta-analysis. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:1809-1816. [PMID: 34649793 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic-assisted lateral neck dissection (EALND) compared with conventional open lateral neck dissection (COLND) for the treatment of thyroid cancer with positive lymph node metastases. Medical literature databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wan Fang and VIP were systematically searched for articles that compared EALND and COLND for the treatment of thyroid carcinoma with lymph node metastasis, up to June 2019. The quality of included studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software after two evaluators independently screened the literature, extracted information and evaluated the methodological quality of included studies according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in the selection of seven studies with a total of 372 patients from six non-RCTs and an RCT. The results of meta-analysis showed that EALND was associated with a longer operative time (MD = 24.86, 95∗CI:21.76 to 27.96, P<0.05), with a shorter postoperative stay (MD = -1.45, 95%CI:-2.70 to -0.21,P = 0.02), reduced length of scar (MD = -8.14,95%CI:-8.41 to -7.88, P<0.00001) and a lower incidence of neck discomfort (OR = 0.19, 95%CI:0.07 to 0.58, P = 0.003) compared with COLND. The incidences in both groups of transient hypocalcemia (OR = 0.66,95%CI:0.28 to 1.55,P = 0.343), transient hoarseness (OR = 0.58,95%CI:0.17 to 1.93,P = 0.38),chylous fistula (OR = 0.69,95%CI:0.26 to 1.83,P = 0.45), choking on water (OR = 0.24,95%CI:0.04 to 1.31,P = 0.10) and the number of lymph nodes retrieved from the lateral cervical region (MD = 0.14,95%CI:-0.36 to 0.65,P = 0.59) were not statistically significant. It was concluded that EALND was safe and feasible compared with COLND, despite the longer operation time. The incision was more aesthetically pleasing and the postoperative recovery was quicker, which makes EALND a clinical procedure worthy of use in such cases.
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- Yongqiang Chen
- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, PR China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, PR China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, PR China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, PR China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, PR China.
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Endoscopic Thyroidectomy With Level Vb Dissection Via a Chest-breast Approach: Technical Updates for Selective Lateral Neck Dissection. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2021; 31:342-345. [PMID: 33900224 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy with level Vb dissection using a chest-breast approach. METHODS Lateral neck level Vb dissection by endoscopic surgery using a chest-breast approach was performed as an update to the previously reported endoscopic selective lateral neck dissection. The demographic data, surgical outcomes, and adverse events were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 12 cases were performed successfully, and no patient was converted to the open procedure. The sex ratio was 16/2 (female/male). The average age and primary lesion diameter were 36.3±5.8 years old, and 1.97±0.58 cm, respectively. The average total and lateral lymph nodes dissection time of duration was 154.6±17.0 and 276.3±19.2 minutes, respectively. The lymph node ratio (mean number of metastasis/total number of dissected nodes) at levels II, III+IV, VI, and Vb were 1.6±1.4/6.8±2.0, 5.8±2.4/14.4±3.6, 3.2±1.1/6.5±1.9, and 0.8±0.9/5.8±1.6, respectively. One of 12 patients had lymphatic leakage and 2 of 12 patients had transient hypocalcemia. There was no incidence of uncontrolled bleeding, mental nerve injury, permanent hypoparathyroidism, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, skin bruise on neck, infection, asphyxia/dyspnea, large blood vessel injury or other complications like tracheal injury, esophageal injury, etc., nor was there any death or recurrence in either of the 2 groups during a short follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to perform endoscopic thyroidectomy with level Vb dissection using a chest-breast approach. Such strategy represents another option for selective papillary thyroid carcinoma patients with levels II, III, IV, and Vb lymph node metastasis.
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Yu X, Liu C, Yan M, Gong W, Wang Y. Hyperthermal liquid, spray, and smog may be potential risk factors for recurrent laryngeal nerve thermal injury during thyroid surgeries. Endocrine 2021; 72:198-207. [PMID: 32779090 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-020-02451-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The hyperthermal liquid, spray and smog caused by energy-based surgical devices (EBDs) may be the potential risk factors for recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) thermal injury, but not been reported previously. We aim to demonstrated it both in thyroid surgeries and animal experiments. METHODS 321 thyroid patients and 32 rats were divided into two groups respectively. A type of endoscopic gauze was implemented in the protected group to prevent nerve from thermal risks. Electromyography and laryngoscope were recorded to determine nerve's conductive ability. Microstructural morphological damage to nerves and muscles were evaluated by light and electron microscopy in the animal experiments. RESULTS After thyroid surgeries, the incidence of transient vocal cord (VC) palsy was decreased in the protected group (1.4%) compared with the conventional group (4.7%) (P = 0.037). In animal experiments, the average nerve conductive velocity was significantly decreased in the conventional group (5.8 ± 2.1 vs. 25.5 ± 4.7 m/s, P < 0.01). Typical acute morphological thermal changes of edema, coagulation and homogenization in nerve tissues were recorded by light microscopy in the conventional group. Four weeks later, the average weight of gastrocnemius muscles in the injured limb was significantly decreased (1.3 ± 0.2 vs. 2.2 ± 0.2 g, P < 0.01), while no significant difference was noted in the protected group (2.0 ± 0.3 vs. 2.3 ± 0.4 g, P = 0.61). CONCLUSIONS Hyperthermal liquid, spray or smog may represent risk factors contributing to RLN thermal injury caused by EBDs. Damage to the nerve's conductive ability and morphological changes in nerves and muscles likely represent typical responses to thermal injury. Implementation of endoscopic gauze may be a promising method to protect the RLN from thermal damage especially in endoscopic thyroid surgeries.
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- Xing Yu
- Department of Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
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- Department of Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
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Scarless endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma through breast approach: 10 years of experience. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:3540-3546. [PMID: 32691204 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07814-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy with lateral neck lymph node metastases dissection has been described. However, in this article, we report on 10 years' experience with the breast approach to patients with endoscopic thyroidectomy with level II, III, and IV lateral neck dissection (LND). Patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) who received scarless endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) were included to evaluate its therapeutic effect. METHODS Between June 2009 and June 2019, we selected 155 patients with PTC with level II, III, or IV level lymph node metastasis suspected. Ipsilateral level II, III, and IV dissection was performed, accompanied by thyroidectomy and central compartment dissection. In addition, 102 patients received conventional open LND during the same period and were included. Clinicopathological characteristics, outcomes, and tumor prognosis were retrospectively compared in the two groups. RESULTS During the 10 years, the submitted patients' clinicopathological characteristics including tumor size, tumor stage, retrieved lymph nodes number, complication rates, postoperative PTH, and mean postoperative hospital stay were similar between the SET and open group. The mean operating time in the SET group (278.2 ± 38.6 min) was longer than in the open group (179.3 ± 25.4 min). The recurrent rate was not significantly different (2/155, 2/106) in the SET and conventional open group. CONCLUSION The safety and oncological completeness dissection of SET was similar to that of open procedures. SET is an effective treatment approach for patients with PTC having cosmetic results' demand of lateral neck lymph node metastases.
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Cai J, Fang F, Chen J, Xiang D. Unilateral Multifocality and Bilaterality Could Be Two Different Multifocal Entities in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:9854964. [PMID: 32714990 PMCID: PMC7355378 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9854964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Multifocality within an affected lobe (unilateral multifocality) or two lobes (bilaterality) is commonly denoted as multifocality without differentiation. Recently, there has been molecular evidence indicating that unilateral multifocality and bilaterality could be two different entities. However, few studies concerning the comparison between these two different multifocality entities have been reported. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. METHODS From 2010 to 2013, in total, 949 consecutive patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) were enrolled and further divided into four groups based on multifocality status. Unilateral multifocality and bilaterality were analyzed by binary logistic regression along with other clinicopathological factors. RESULTS Unilateral multifocality, instead of bilaterality, was correlated with central neck metastasis (CNM) in both univariate and multivariate analyses. Group IV (unilateral multifocality and bilaterality coexist) had the highest CNM rate. Group III (unilateral multifocality) had a higher CNM rate than group II (bilaterality, single lesion in each lobe), with a significant difference (p = 0.032). Similar lateral neck metastasis tendency was observed among the four groups. In the multivariate analysis, only unilateral multifocality and bilaterality which coexisted were correlated with CNM. Moreover, 9 cases had a recurrence, with the recurrence rate ranking top in group IV (3.6%), second in group III (2.8%), and third in group II (1.2%). The difference was significant (p = 0.021). CONCLUSION Unilateral multifocality and bilaterality could be two different multifocal entities in patients with PTMC. Unilateral multifocality serving as a prognostic factor indicated a worse prognosis than bilaterality on neck metastasis. When the two factors coexisted in PTMC, patients had the highest risk of CNM and possibly local recurrence compared with those with either risk factor alone.
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- Junbo Cai
- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhang D, Zhang J, Dionigi G, Li F, Wang T, Li H, Liang N, Sun H. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Morbidity: Lessons from Endoscopic via Bilateral Areola and Open Thyroidectomy Technique. World J Surg 2020; 43:2829-2841. [PMID: 31367782 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05092-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Elucidating the mechanism of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injuries through intraoperative electromyographic (EMG) and laryngeal examination approaches may deepen our knowledge regarding its prevention strategies. To date, no studies have been reported on the mechanism of RLN injury caused by endoscopic thyroidectomy via bilateral areola approach (ETBAA). METHODS Both intraoperative EMG profiles and postoperative laryngeal examination were used to investigate the mechanisms of RLN injury and compare the safety aspects between ETBAA and open thyroidectomy approach (OTA). RESULTS This study examined 1420 nerves at risk. The mean follow-up period was 17 ± 4 (range 6-48) months. The incidence of vocal cord paralysis was 4.1% (59/1420). The number of cases with decreased EMG signals and vocal cord palsy was higher in ETBAA group than in OTA group (P < 0.05). The left RLNs in ETBAA group were at higher risk compared to the right nerves. CONCLUSIONS The results of the current study indicate that ETBAA exhibits higher risk of RLN injury. The topic includes a video.
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- Daqi Zhang
- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division for Endocrine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood ''G. Barresi'', University Hospital G. Martino, University of Messina, Via C. Valeria 1, 98125, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Surgical Translational Medicine, Jilin Provincial Precision Medicine Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Translational Medicine on Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Blvd, Changchun City, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China.
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Ma JJ, Zhang DB, Zhang WF, Wang X. Application of Nanocarbon in Breast Approach Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Thyroid Cancer Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020; 30:547-552. [PMID: 32045316 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the application of nanocarbon in surgical endoscopy in patients with thyroid cancer for the clinical tracing of level VI sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) and for parathyroid gland protection. Materials and Methods: Ninety-three patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) who underwent an endoscopic thyroid cancer operation were included. We randomly divided these patients into a control group (n = 42) and a nanocarbon group (n = 51). For the nanocarbon group, after thyroid exposure, nanocarbon was injected into the thyroid gland, and the SLNs were resected and subjected to frozen sectioning and routine pathological examination. In addition, the postoperative calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels of both groups were analyzed to compare the features of the nanocarbon application. Results: The number of central lymph (level VI) nodes dissected and the number of metastatic lymph nodes identified were analyzed in both groups. The number of dissected lymph nodes from both unilateral and bilateral thyroid surgeries was significantly larger in the nanocarbon group than in the control group. At the same time, the number of identified metastasis lymph nodes dissected were higher in the nanocarbon group than in the control group. We assessed the postoperative calcium and PTH level to evaluate the parathyroid function. Our results show that the nanocarbon group had a better protective effect on parathyroid function than the control group. Conclusions: As a lymph node trace agent, nanocarbon could better evaluate and permit a more clear lymph dissection for patients with PTC. Nanocarbon contributes to a decrease in the incidence rate of parathyroid damage, which has great clinical value.
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- Jun-Jie Ma
- Department of Surgery, Linhai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgery, Linhai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgery, Linhai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgery, Linhai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou, P.R. China
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Luo JH, Xiang C, Wang P, Wang Y. The Learning Curve for Transoral Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: A Single Surgeon's 204 Case Experience. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020; 30:163-169. [PMID: 31647352 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Jun-Hua Luo
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Yuhang Branch of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Tan Y, Guo B, Deng X, Ding Z, Wu B, Niu Y, Hou J, Zhang Y, Fan Y. Transoral endoscopic selective lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a pilot study. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:5274-5282. [PMID: 31834511 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07314-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery via the vestibular approach (TOETVA) has been gradually accepted worldwide due to its scar-free effect on the neck. Even central cervical lymphadenectomy has been performed in some cases of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, there are few reports involving lateral neck dissection with TOETVA. In this study, we attempted to perform selective lateral neck dissection (SLND) for PTC via a transoral vestibular approach. METHODS This prospective study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2018 in twenty PTC patients with unilateral T1 tumors without capsular invasion and patients with abnormal level III and IV lymph nodes who underwent SLND via a transoral vestibular approach. RESULTS Endoscopic surgery was successfully accomplished in all 20 PTC patients. The mean age was 29.2 ± 5.5 (20-41) years. The mean operation time was 146.0 ± 18.7 (114-193) min. The average postoperative hospital stay was 6.8 ± 1.3 (5-10) days. The mean number of removed nodes was 7.4 ± 2.5 (4-12) in the central neck and 10.9 ± 2.8 (6-16) in the lateral neck, and the positive yield amounts were 2.0 ± 1.2 (0-4) and 2.7 ± 1.9 (0-6), respectively. No major complications occurred except for 1 case of transient unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and two cases of effusion in the operative area. No evidence of persistent or recurrent disease was observed in these patients during a mean follow-up of 24.3 ± 9.1 (6-36) months. The cosmetic results and protection of personal privacy of this procedure were excellent. CONCLUSION Endoscopic SLND via the transoral vestibular approach is feasible, safe, and effective for selected PTCs. A multicenter large comparative study is necessary.
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- YuYan Tan
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First College of Clinical Science of Three Gorges University, Yiling Road 183, Yichang, Hubei, 443003, China.,Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated with the Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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Extracervical Approaches to Thyroid Surgery: Evolution and Review. Minim Invasive Surg 2019; 2019:5961690. [PMID: 31531238 PMCID: PMC6719267 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5961690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Over the last two decades, advances and adaptation of technology have led to a variety of endoscopic thyroidectomy procedures being performed. The drive for extracervical procedures has been predominantly influenced by the desire for improved cosmesis via avoidance of visible scars. Extracervical techniques have shown considerable evolution with approaches that have included transaxillary, breast, postauricular, and transoral routes. There has been a varied evidence base for each of these approaches with regard to technical feasibility, safety, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. In recent years, robotic-assisted thyroid surgery has gained increased popularity worldwide with the introduction of the da Vinci Robot. Reports of improved postoperative outcomes and patient satisfaction have been in contrast to the financial burden, longer operative time, and increased training required which, to date, have limited widespread application. The aim of this review is to describe the evolution of extracervical procedures including surgical approaches, outcomes, advantages, and disadvantages. Consideration is also given to the future direction of extracervical thyroid surgery with regard to the safety, feasibility, and application of robotic systems.
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Comparison of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach, total endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach, and conventional open thyroidectomy: a retrospective analysis of safety, trauma, and feasibility of central neck dissection in the treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:268-274. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06762-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Xie QP, Xiang C, Wang Y, Yan HC, Zhao QZ, Yu X, Zhang ML, Wang P. The patterns and treatment of postoperative hemorrhage and hematoma in total endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach: experience of 1932 cases. Endocrine 2019; 63:422-429. [PMID: 30652236 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-018-01837-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Postoperative hemorrhage and hematoma formation is a potentially lethal complication in thyroid surgery, although the patterns and treatment of hemorrhage after total endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET) via breast approach has not been reported previously. We aim to share our experience about postoperative bleeding. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 1932 patients who underwent TET from April 2008 to May 2018 in our institution was carried out. The patterns of postoperative hemorrhage and hematoma formation that need surgical treatment were summarized and focused on the relation to the source of bleeding and the time interval between first surgery and hemorrhage. Related risk factors were analyzed by univariate or multivariate analysis processes. RESULTS The overall rate of hemorrhage and hematoma occurrence was only 0.724% (14 in 1932 patients). Of them, 12 occurred in the first 24 h after surgery, and the other two occurred after withdrawal of the drainage tube. The principle independent risk factors for postoperative hemorrhage and hematoma were age (older than 35 years old) and lateral compartment dissection (LCD) revealed by multivariate regression. During re-exploration, obvious bleeding points were detected in 13 patients. Among them, 12 bled from the vessels in the main trocar cavity and another 1 bled from a broken vein located between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle with LCD. CONCLUSIONS Hemorrhage after TET usually occurs within 24 h, and the main video trocar cavity was the area most likely to bleed. Age and LCD may increase the bleeding risk. Appropriate dissection level is the main solution to prevent postoperative hemorrhage.
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- Qiu-Ping Xie
- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
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Guo Y, Qu R, Huo J, Wang C, Hu X, Chen C, Liu D, Chen W, Xiong J. Technique for endoscopic thyroidectomy with selective lateral neck dissection via a chest-breast approach. Surg Endosc 2018; 33:1334-1341. [PMID: 30569419 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-06608-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic thyroidectomy has been widely accepted because it can effectively avoid neck scarring. However, there are seldom reports concerning completely endoscopic lateral neck dissection approaches. In this study, we introduced a technique for performing endoscopic thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection via a chest-breast approach. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 18 patients who underwent endoscopic total thyroidectomy along with levels II, III, IV, and VI dissection. All major outcomes, such as cosmetic effect, operative time and complications, etc., were analyzed. In addition, another 20 patients who underwent traditional open surgery (open group) were enrolled in the study to conduct a contrasting analysis between patients treated with the endoscopic technique (endoscopic group) and open group patients, in terms of demographic data and main operative outcomes, to evaluate the feasibility of this technique. RESULTS All 18 endoscopic surgery cases were successfully performed, and no patient was converted to the open procedure intra-operatively. There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding age (P = 0.209), Body Mass Index (P = 0.479), sex (P = 0.218), drainage time (P = 0.153), operation time (P = 0.065), intra-operative blood loss (P = 0.139), post-operative pain (P = 0.114), and number of dissected lateral lymph nodes (II: P = 0.201; III + IV: P = 0.107). The mean total and lateral lymph nodes dissection (LLND) time in the endoscopic group were longer than those of the open group (P = 0.002; 235 ± 35 vs. 182 ± 20 min, P = 0.000; 125 ± 21 vs. 80 ± 14 min, P = 0.000). The primary lesion diameter of the endoscopic group was smaller than that of the open group (1.7 ± 0.8 vs. 2.9 ± 1.3 cm, P = 0.002). The scores for cosmetic satisfaction in the endoscopic group were higher than those in the open group (8.3 ± 0.7 vs. 4.4 ± 0.9, P = 0.000). Among the complications, there was no significant difference between the two approaches in transient vocal cord paresis (1/18 vs. 0/20, P = 0.474), transient hypoparathyroidism (4/18 vs. 4/20, P = 1.000), post-operative lymphatic leakage (1/18 vs. 3/20, P = 0.606), and intra-operative large blood vessel injury (2/18 vs. 0/20, P = 0.218). There was no incidence of uncontrolled bleeding, mental nerve injury, permanent hypoparathyroidism, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, skin bruise on the neck, asphyxia/dyspnea or other complications like tracheal injury, esophageal injury, etc., nor was there any death or recurrence in either of the two groups during the short follow-up period. CONCLUSION It is feasible to perform LLND (levels II, III, IV, and VI) with endoscopic thyroidectomy via a chest-breast approach. In particular, this technique avoids a large scar on the patient's neck and has well operative outcomes compared with open surgery. Accordingly, this technique may offer one more option for selective patients.
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- Youming Guo
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China.
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, First People's Hospital of Zunyi, Zunyi, 563000, China
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Zhang LY, Zhao WX, Wang B, Yan SY, Wen J. Modified Tumescent Solution for Creating Working Space During Endoscopic Thyroidectomy. Surg Innov 2018; 25:105-109. [PMID: 29303067 DOI: 10.1177/1553350617752011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the feasibility of gas-liquid mixing tumescent solution for creating a working space (WS) in endoscopic thyroidectomy (ET). MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective study was performed on 186 patients with thyroid tumor who had undergone ET via chest and breast approach. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups to receive traditional tumescent solution as group A and modified tumescent solution (gas-liquid mixing tumescent solution) as group B. This study compares the following surgical outcome parameters between the 2 groups, including changes of blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation before and after creating a WS, time for creating a WS, operative time, hemorrhage volume for creating a WS, overall hemorrhage volume, overall postoperative drainage volume, postoperative pain score, postoperative hospitalization, number of retrieved lymph nodes, total serum calcium, serum parathyroid hormone, and cases of transient and permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. RESULTS No postoperative bleeding, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, incision and surgical site infection, air embolism, flap injury occurred in both groups. The mean time for creating a WS and the whole operation in group B was significantly shorter than that in group A ( P < .05). There were no statistically significant differences in both groups in terms of other observation index ( P > .05). CONCLUSION The clinical application of gas-liquid mixing tumescent solution can effectively reduce the time for creating a WS and whole operative time, and worthy of being widely used in ET as a safe and effective technique.
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- Li-Yong Zhang
- 1 Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- 1 Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- 1 Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- 1 Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- 1 Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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The Latest Advancements in Selective Neck Dissection for Early Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2017; 18:31. [PMID: 28474264 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-017-0471-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT The management of cervical lymph node metastasis remains a crucial component of the treatment of head and neck cancers. However, the proper management of clinical N 0 cases with early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains undefined. In the advent of minimally invasive techniques in the 1980s, these techniques have gained popularity among numerous surgeons in all fields of surgery. Although there are no randomized controlled trial data comparing the outcomes of minimally invasive techniques (endoscopically assisted selective neck dissection (SND), robot-assisted SND) with conventional techniques, encouraging evidence from several studies suggests that both endoscopically assisted SND and robot-assisted SND are safe, minimally invasive techniques with achieved short-term oncologic outcomes and can reach a better cosmetic outcome than conventional SND. In this review, we also compare the indications, surgical approaches, and relative advantages and disadvantages of conventional SND, endoscopically assisted SND, and robot-assisted SND to provide surgeons with a means to better consider these techniques for the treatment of early-stage OSCC.
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Cho J, Park Y, Baek J, Sung K. Single-incision endoscopic thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid cancer: A pilot study. Int J Surg 2017; 43:1-6. [PMID: 28502882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, we have reported single incision endoscopic thyroidectomy using an axillary approach with gas inflation (SIET) in cases with benign thyroid tumors to reduce post-operative pain and invasiveness of the conventional endoscopic thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to present our experiences with SIET for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). METHODS Patients who were diagnosed with histologically papillary thyroid carcinoma (≤1 cm) with single, unilateral, and intra-thyroidal lesion and without clinical lymph node metastasis were included. We analyzed clinico-pathological characteristics, surgical outcomes, and oncologic adequacy of the SIET procedure. RESULTS Between January 2011 and July 2012, a total of 75 patients underwent hemi-thyroidectomy with ipsilateral central lymph node dissection via SIET. The mean tumor size was 0.5 cm and 4.1 ± 2.43 central lymph nodes were removed. Of the patients, 98.3% were satisfied with their surgical wound post-operatively and no critical post-operative complications occurred during the study, except for one case of post-operative bleeding. There was one case of disease recurrence, which occurred in the contra-lateral cervical lymph node region 6 months after SIET. This patient underwent completion thyroidectomy with selective neck dissection. CONCLUSION The SIET is a safe and acceptable procedure for PTC with a reduced dissection field, less post-operative pain, and more cosmetic satisfaction than conventional endoscopic thyroid surgery.
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- Jinbeom Cho
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang D, Xie L, He G, Fang L, Miao Y, Wang Z, Gao L. A comparative study of the surgical outcomes between video-assisted and open lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma with lateral neck lymph node metastases. Am J Otolaryngol 2017; 38:115-120. [PMID: 28041636 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Video-assisted lateral neck dissection (VALND) for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with lateral neck lymph node metastases (LNM) has been described previously, however, the advantages and drawbacks of VALND have not been demonstrated in previous studies. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes of video-assisted and open lateral neck dissection for PTC with lateral neck LNM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between May 2013 and November 2014, 92 consecutive patients with PTC and lateral neck lymph node metastases underwent total thyroidectomy with central compartment neck dissection and unilateral lateral neck dissection. These included 54 individuals who underwent video-assisted surgery, and 38 in whom an open approach was used. The two groups were retrospectively compared with respect to their clinicopathological characteristics, surgical outcomes and oncological completeness. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 18.6months. The mean tumor size, tumor stage, mean numbers of retrieved lymph nodes, mean postoperative serum thyroglobulin levels, complication rates, and mean postoperative hospital stay were similar between the two groups. The mean operation time was longer (p=0.0001) and mean age was lower (p=0.0354) in the video-assisted group. The cosmetic results, evaluated by numerical scale and verbal response scale, were in favor of the video-assisted group (p=0.0003 and p<0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The safety and oncological completeness of VALND was similar to that of open procedures, but the VALND resulted in improved cosmetic results. VALND is an effective treatment for the selected cases of PTC with lateral neck LNM.
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Feasibility of robot-assisted modified radical neck dissection by post-auricular facelift approach. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 45:1351-1357. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2016.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Revised: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Liu W, Zhou M. A Comparative Study on the Transareola Single-Site Versus Three-Port Endoscopic Thyroidectomy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2016; 27:242-246. [PMID: 27705097 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2016.0333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the feasibility, safety, and advantages of transareola single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy. METHODS From January 2014 to December 2015, 40 patients were randomly divided into an observation group who received single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy by the areola approach and a control group who underwent three-port endoscopic thyroidectomy by the areola approach with 20 patients in each group. The feasibility and safety of the operation and postoperative clinical outcomes were compared between these two groups. RESULTS There was no significant difference in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization time (P > .05) between the two groups. The subcutaneous dissection area in the observation group (130 [120-130] cm2) was significantly smaller than that in the control group (180 [170-190] cm2) (P < .01). In addition, there is much less postoperative drainage in the observation group (70 [50-80] mL) than in the control group (80 [60-100] mL) (P = .036). Furthermore, 24-hour postoperative pain score in the observation group (4.0 [3.0-5.5]) was significantly lower compared with that in the control group (5.0 [4.0-7.0]) (P = .047). Moreover, patients in the observation group present with significantly higher 7-day postoperative cosmetic satisfaction scores (9.0 [8.0-9.0]) than those in the control group (7.0 [7.0-8.0]) (P < .001). CONCLUSION Transareola single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy exhibits superior advantages in clinical outcomes such as causing less pain and achieving better cosmetic satisfaction, compared with three-port endoscopic thyroidectomy.
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- Weiwei Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Tongren Hospital , Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Tongren Hospital , Shanghai, China
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Xiang D, Xie L, Li Z, Wang P, Ye M, Zhu M. Endoscopic thyroidectomy along with bilateral central neck dissection (ETBC) increases the risk of transient hypoparathyroidism for patients with thyroid carcinoma. Endocrine 2016; 53:747-53. [PMID: 26886901 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-0884-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Increasing number of patients with thyroid carcinoma, especially young female patients, prefer to choose endoscopic thyroidectomy with bilateral central neck dissection (ETBC) for perfect cosmetic effects. However, the incidence of hypoparathyroidism after ETBC has not been well studied. Ninety six patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma were enrolled. All patients, including 49 ETBC and 47 open surgery patients, underwent total thyroidectomy with bilateral central neck dissection (CND). Some patients also underwent lateral neck dissection simultaneously. The incidence of hypoparathyroidism and parathyroid hormone (PTH) level were examined. Patients in the open surgery group had more advanced lesions, with larger tumor (p = 0.000), older age (p = 0.000), and more serious local involvement. The dissection extent of the open group was significantly larger than that of the ETBC group (p = 0.006). In contrast, the ETBC group with less dissection extent showed a significantly higher incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism than the open group (59.2 vs. 29.6 %, p = 0.004). The average PTH decline of the ETBC group was significantly higher than that of the open group on postoperative day 1 (POD1) (32.1 vs. 21.6 pg/ml, p = 0.010). Furthermore, the ETBC group had a significantly higher portion of patients with a PTH <10 pg/ml on POD1 (p = 0.001). One patient in the ETBC group developed permanent hypoparathyroidism. Autotransplantation and inadvertent removal rates of parathyroid did not differ between the two groups. Although generally considered a safe method for patients with thyroid carcinoma, ETBC may increase the risk of transient hypoparathyroidism compared with conventional open surgery.
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- Dapeng Xiang
- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Avenue, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Avenue, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Avenue, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Avenue, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Avenue, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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Wang Y, Yu X, Wang P, Miao C, Xie Q, Yan H, Zhao Q, Zhang M, Xiang C. Implementation of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Transoral Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: A Preliminary Report. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2016; 26:965-971. [PMID: 27585396 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2016.0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Transoral endoscopic approach is the natural orifice surgery applied in thyroidectomy to achieve an excellent cosmetic result. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is the most common complication and little advancement was achieved in the previous clinical studies of transoral thyroid surgery. Herein, we introduced the method of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with thyroid carcinoma received transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery through vestibular approach (TOETVA) for thyroidectomy and central node dissection (CND). IONM was implemented to identify whether the RLN benefited from oral tracheal intubation. The laryngeal electromyography (EMG) response, operation time, number of CND, drainage volume, hospital duration, surgical complications, and cosmetic results were evaluated. RESULTS From August to October 2015, 10 cases were performed with TOETVA and IONM. All EMG responses were recorded intraoperatively, and no case experienced transient or permanent RLN palsy. The operation time ranged from 130 to 215 minutes in ipsilateral lobectomy with CND, whereas bilateral lobectomy with ipsilateral CND lasted 345 minutes. The number of CNDs ranged from three to eight. The average time of drainage extubation and discharge was 4 days (3-5 days) postoperatively. All patients were satisfied with the cosmetic results, and no infection was observed at lip wound or in the anterior neck region. CONCLUSION IONM system implemented in transoral thyroid surgery was feasible and serviceable in preventing RLN injury. The method of TOETVA shows promise for thyroidectomy with CND due its ideal cosmetic results.
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- Yong Wang
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine , Hangzhou, China
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Wang J, Gao L, Song C, Xie L. Incidence of metastases from 524 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma in cervical lymph nodes posterior to the sternoclavicular joint (level VIa): Relevance for endoscopic thyroidectomy. Surgery 2016; 159:1557-1564. [PMID: 26923988 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dissection of central cervical lymph nodes posterior to the sternoclavicular joint is unsatisfactory in endoscopic thyroid surgery via remote access because of the barrier posed by the sternoclavicular joint. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) metastasis to the area posterior to the sternoclavicular joint. METHODS A total of 524 patients with PTC who underwent traditional thyroid surgery form January 2012 to December 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. Their cervical lymph nodes were harvested and divided into central cervical lymph nodes cranial to the sternoclavicular joint (VIb) and those nodes posterior to the sternoclavicular joint (VIa). The VIa status was correlated with clinicopathologic factors, including sex, age, clinical N classification, comorbid thyroid disease, tumor size, extrathyroidal extension, multifocality, tumor location, and central cervical lymph node metastasis. RESULTS The VIa metastases were detected in 138 patients (26.3%; 138 of the 524). There were a mean 3.8 lymph nodes in VIa region, and the average number of metastatic lymph nodes was 0.5. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that cN1, extrathyroidal extension, VIb positivity, tumor size greater than 0.9 cm, and tumor location in the lower third of the thyroid lobe were factors associated with VIa metastasis. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing PTC with tumor location in the lower third of the thyroid lobe, a tumor size greater than 0.9 cm, extrathyroidal extension, or cN1 may be contraindicated for an endoscopic thyroidectomy.
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- Jianbiao Wang
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
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Total endoscopic versus conventional open thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. J Craniofac Surg 2015; 26:464-8. [PMID: 25692899 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the safety and efficacy of total endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET) versus conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma with regard to short-term clinical outcomes. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index Expanded, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in the Cochrane Library between January 1996 and July 2014 were searched to identify relevant comparative studies. Pooled weighted mean differences (WMD) or odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using either fixed or random-effects models. The perioperative outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS Five eligible nonrandomized studies were included, involving 1004 patients: 475 were TET and 529 were COT. Meta-analysis results revealed that TET group had a significantly longer operative time (WMD, 48.15; 95% CI, 27.54-68.75; P < 0.00001), compared with the COT group. While analyzing the number of removed lymph nodes, 4 studies were included. The TET group had a less number of removed lymph nodes (WMD, -0.68; 95% CI, -1.20 to -0.15; P = 0.01). There were no significant differences in terms of hospital stay, transient recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, transient hypocalcemia, and permanent hypocalcemia. CONCLUSIONS Total endoscopic thyroidectomy appears to be a much feasible safe surgical procedure for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma in selected patients.
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Yang J, Wang C, Li J, Yang W, Cao G, Wong HM, Zhai H, Liu W. Complete Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via Oral Vestibular Approach Versus Areola Approach for Treatment of Thyroid Diseases. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2015; 25:470-6. [PMID: 26061132 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2015.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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- Jingge Yang
- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu WG, Zhang JL, Ding LA, Wang ZK, Niu DG. Benefits of a circular approach to mobilize the thyroid during an endoscopic thyroidectomy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2015; 25:217-21. [PMID: 25658986 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2014.0518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobilization of the thyroid during an endoscopic thyroidectomy (ET) via a breast approach was originally carried out from the lower pole to the upper pole (upward approach). Here, we applied a modified circular approach to achieve better exposure of the surgical field, in which the path of thyroid mobilization started from the isthmus and resembled a circle. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the circular approach compared with the upward approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS From December 2008 to June 2013, 144 patients who underwent attempted ET via a breast approach were enrolled in this study, and their clinical outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS In total, 141 of 144 procedures were successfully performed under endoscopy, including 60 (42.6%) via the upward approach and 81 (57.4%) via the circular approach. The mean operating time was significantly shorter in the circular approach group than in the upward approach group (90.6 minutes versus 112.5 minutes for hemithyroidectomy; 109.5 minutes versus 133.2 minutes for subtotal thyroidectomy; P<.05). Furthermore, the incidence of the transient recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy decreased in the circular approach group compared with the upward approach group (2.5% versus 13.3%; P<.05). CONCLUSIONS These results seem to indicate that the circular approach is a better method of mobilizing the thyroid, especially for large nodules located in the lower pole of the thyroid. This approach may provide a better view of the surgical field, reduced operating times, and fewer postoperative complications.
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- Wei-Guo Liu
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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Tan Z, Gu J, Han Q, Wang W, Wang K, Ge M, Shang J. Comparison of Conventional Open Thyroidectomy and Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via Breast Approach for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Int J Endocrinol 2015; 2015:239610. [PMID: 26379706 PMCID: PMC4563104 DOI: 10.1155/2015/239610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Methods. Between March 2008 and March 2013, 34 patients with PTC received endoscopic thyroidectomy (endo group) and 30 patients received conventional open thyroidectomy (open group). Patients in two groups underwent ipsilateral central compartment node dissection. The two groups were compared in terms of patient characteristics, perioperative clinical results, and postoperative complication. Results. The rates of lymph node metastasis in endo group and open group were 23.5% (8/34) and 13.3% (4/30), respectively, without statistically significant difference (P = 0.351). The mean number of lymph nodes dissected was 2.4 ± 2.9 in endoscopic group and 2.2 ± 1.9 in open group (P = 0.774). During the follow-up period, there was no recurrence or metastatic patients in two groups. All patients received the excellent cosmetic results in endo group, while 25 patients were satisfied with the cosmetic result and 5 were unsatisfied in the open group. Conclusions. The efficacy of endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach could be comparable to conventional open thyroidectomy in selected patients with PTC.
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- Zhuo Tan
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Yan H, Wang Y, Wang P, Xie Q, Zhao Q. "Scarless" (in the neck) endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) with ipsilateral levels II, III, and IV dissection via breast approach for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a preliminary report. Surg Endosc 2014; 29:2158-63. [PMID: 25427410 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3911-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic thyroidectomy with level II dissection has previously been reported to be performed endoscopically via various approaches. However, very few reports were available regarding level II dissection performed via the breast approach. In this article, we reported a series of 12 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients with scarless (in the neck) endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) via breast approach to level II dissection and evaluated its feasibility and safety. METHODS Between January 2011 and March 2013, 12 PTC female patients with suspected lymph node metastasis at level II, III, or IV were selected for this procedure. After completing thyroidectomy and central compartment dissection, dissection of ipsilateral levels II, III, and IV was performed. The steps of endoscopic lateral neck dissection were similar to those of conventional surgery except that the lateral cervical compartment was exposed by splitting the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) longitudinally and dividing between the strap muscles and the anterior margin of the SCM. RESULTS This procedure was carried out in all of the 12 patients (Table 1). Mean operative time was 243 min (range 165-355 min). Nine patients (75 %) had lymph node metastasis in the lateral compartment confirmed on the final pathological report. Mean lymph node yield (LNY) in the lateral compartment (including ipsilateral level II, III, and IV dissection) was 21.8 (range 5-42). Five patients (41.6 %) had lymph node metastasis in the ipsilateral level II. The mean LNY in the ipsilateral level II was 6.7 (range 1-14). In 1 of the 12 patients, bleeding from injury to the internal jugular vein in level II was encountered intraoperatively, and a 4-cm upper neck transverse incision was made to stop the bleeding. Average postoperative hospital stay was 5.0 days (range 3-7 days). Table 1 Original article on endoscopic lateral neck dissection (including level II) by other authors Author (Ref.) Year Mean age (years) Tumor size (cm) No. of patients M:F Tech. Type of operation Mean LNY in lateral zone Mean operative time (min) Postoperative bleeding Chyle leakage Mean PHS (days) Wu et al. [13] 2013 43.2 1.88 26 6:20 VAT SLND 8.3 137.7 None None 3.6 Lee et al. [8] 2013 40.2 1.39 62 5:57 Robot MRND 32.8 271.8 None None 6.9 Kang et al. [5] 2012 35.8 1.14 56 10:46 Robot MRND 31.1 277.4 1 5 6 Kang et al. [6] 2011 NA NA 36 NA Robot MRND 27.7 280.91 1 3 NA Kang et al. [4] 2009 NA NA 13 NA AP MRND/SLND 18.8 286 NA NA 5.3 Current article 31.2 1.67 12 0:12 SET SLND 21.8 243 None None 5 Ref. references, No. number, M male, F female, Tech. technique, LNY lymph node yield, PHS postoperative hospital stay, VAT video-assisted thyroidectomy, SLND selective lateral neck dissection, MRND modified radical neck dissection, AP axillary approach, NA not available CONCLUSIONS According to the present SET data, level II dissection by SET was a feasible and safe procedure. With reasonable costs and satisfactory cosmetic results, oncoplastic SET via breast approach might gain wider acceptance in the near future.
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- Haichao Yan
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China,
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Liang J, Hu Y, Zhao Q, Li Q. Learning curve for endoscope holder in endoscopic thyroidectomy via complete areola approach: a prospective study. Surg Endosc 2014; 29:1920-6. [PMID: 25231555 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3885-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic thyroidectomy via complete areola approach (ETCAA) is becoming the preferred choice of some patients due to the perfect cosmetic result. Endoscope holder plays an important role in the procedures. Research on the learning curve is helpful in training of endoscope holder and improvement of the whole procedure. METHODS This prospective study investigated 100 consecutive patients who underwent ETCAA performed by a single experienced surgeon and a single inexperienced endoscope holder. Patients were equally divided into ten groups chronologically. One-way analysis of variance, Student-Newman-Keuls test, and Pearson Chi square test were used to analyze statistical significance for clinical data. The correlativity between the operative time and the case number, the endoscope holding score and the case number, the operative time and the interval of neighboring procedures, the endoscope holding score and the interval of neighboring procedures were analyzed with linear regression analysis. RESULTS The mean operative time was 96.30 ± 13.10 min, and the mean endoscope holding score was 74.65 ± 14.08. There were significant differences among the mean operative time (P < 0.0001) and the mean endoscope holding score (P < 0.0001). Multiple comparison revealed that the mean operative time of group 7, 8, 9, 10 were shorter than group 4, 5, 6, meanwhile the mean operative time of group 4, 5, 6 were shorter than group 1, 2, 3. Moreover, the mean endoscope holding score of group 7, 8, 9, 10 were higher than group 4, 5, 6, and the mean endoscope holding score of group 4, 5, 6 were higher than group 1, 2, 3. Linear regression analysis showed negative correlation between the operative time and the case number (r = -0.746, P < 0.0001), positive correlation between the endoscope holding score and the case number (r = 0.765, P < 0.0001), positive correlation between the operative time and the interval of neighboring procedures (r = 0.777, P = 0.008), and negative correlation between the endoscope holding score and the interval of neighboring procedures (r = -0.809, P = 0.005). CONCLUSION A specific learning curve for endoscope holder in ETCAA does exist. The initial 30 cases composed the infancy of the learning curve, and the endoscope holder could expect a learning curve of approximately 60 cases in order to achieve proficiency. Increasing the operating frequency would help shorten the learning curve.
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- Junjie Liang
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, NO.613 Huangpu Road, West, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang Z, Xu Z, Li Z, An C, Liu J, Zhu Y, Ni S, Tang P, Sayan A, Ilankovan V. Minimally-invasive endoscopically-assisted neck dissection for lateral cervical metastases of thyroid papillary carcinoma. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014; 52:793-7. [PMID: 25024089 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Traditional open operations for lateral neck dissection in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma leave an unsightly scar. We report complete lateral neck dissection and thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma using an endoscopically-assisted approach through a small incision, and evaluate its feasibility and safety. Between March 2010 and January 2013, 6 patients with no definite metastases to the lymph nodes at levels II-IV, and 20 with definite metastases to the lymph nodes at levels II-V were selected. Thyroidectomy, dissection of the central compartment (level VI), and ipsilateral level II-IV and II-V neck dissections were done through a small incision in the neck. The steps of endoscopic lateral neck dissection were similar to those of conventional operations. The mean operating time for the whole procedure was 3.57 hours (range 2.5 - 5.0). It was successful in all patients and there were no serious complications or serious blood loss. A total of 21 patients had lymph node metastases in the central and lateral zones. The mean yield of lymph nodes was 38.6 (range 16-61). There was no evidence of residual or recurrent disease at follow-up, and the cosmetic result was excellent. Minimally invasive, video-assisted comprehensive neck dissection for metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma is feasible and safe, and has excellent cosmetic results. Further studies with a larger number of patients and long-term follow-up are needed to verify its oncological validity.
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- Zongmin Zhang
- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Dorset, UK
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Tae K, Ji YB, Song CM, Jeong JH, Cho SH, Lee SH. Robotic Selective Neck Dissection by a Postauricular Facelift Approach. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013; 150:394-400. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599813515431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of robot-assisted neck dissection by a postauricular facelift approach in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), compared with conventional neck dissection. Study Design Case series with chart review. Setting University tertiary care hospital. Subjects and Methods Thirty HNSCC patients with clinically node negative necks (cN0) who underwent robot-assisted selective neck dissection (SND) by a postauricular facelift approach (11 patients, 12 necks) or conventional neck dissection (19 patients, 21 necks). Results The mean age was lower in the robotic group ( P = .030). However, the distributions of gender and TNM stage did not differ between the two groups. The robotic SND was completed successfully in all patients. The mean operative time was longer in the robotic group (215 ± 56 min) than the conventional group (144 ± 43 min) ( P < .001). The mean numbers of lymph nodes removed were 25.0 ± 7.4 and 28.9 ± 8.2 in the robotic and conventional group, respectively ( P = .192), and the number of lymph nodes removed at each level also did not differ between the 2 groups. In addition, there was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the 2 groups, but cosmetic satisfaction was higher in the robot group ( P = .002). Conclusions Robot-assisted SND by a postauricular facelift approach is comparable to conventional neck dissection in selected patients with cN0 HNSCC and results in excellent postoperative cosmesis.
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- Kyung Tae
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Wang C, Zhai H, Liu W, Li J, Yang J, Hu Y, Huang J, Yang W, Pan Y, Ding H. Thyroidectomy: a novel endoscopic oral vestibular approach. Surgery 2013; 155:33-8. [PMID: 23890962 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2013.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2013] [Accepted: 06/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND To date, no report has discussed endoscopic thyroidectomy using the oral vestibular approach (ETOVA). The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, efficacy, and cosmetic results of endoscopic thyroidectomy involving this surgical approach. METHODS Twenty-four patients with benign thyroid nodules were randomized into the ETOVA (n = 12) and the endoscopic thyroidectomy by areola approach (ETAA) groups (n = 12). Therapeutic effects were assessed at follow-up by physical examination. All patients were followed to evaluate thyroid function and scar formation from endoscopic treatment. RESULTS Complete resection of all the lesions was performed endoscopically, and no conversion to open surgery was needed. There was no difference between the 2 groups with respect to surgical time (60.4 vs 59.6 min), blood loss (10.8 vs 13.8 mL), postoperative hospital stay (4.9 vs 4.6 d), or cost of surgery (17.6 vs 17.4 thousand yuan). Patients who underwent the areola approach had 3 scars, 10 × 2 mm, 5 × 1 mm, and 5 × 1 mm in size, all of which were visible at the 6-month follow-up. Patients in the ETOVA group did not have any scars. Follow-up showed a significant difference (P = .019) in the satisfaction score between the ETOVA (2.33 ± 0.65) and the ETAA group (1.58 ± 0.79). Imaging showed that all patients had complete resection and no residual disease. Severe complications such as subcutaneous accumulation of blood and fluid, superior or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, and parathyroid dysfunction were not observed. CONCLUSION ETOVA was found to be safe and feasible and did not leave any scars; however, large-scale, randomized clinical trials are necessary for confirmation.
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- Cunchuan Wang
- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China.
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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Byeon HK, Holsinger FC, Koh YW, Ban MJ, Ha JG, Park JJ, Kim D, Choi EC. Endoscopic supraomohyoid neck dissection via a retroauricular or modified facelift approach: Preliminary results. Head Neck 2013; 36:425-30. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.23308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Hyung Kwon Byeon
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Republic of Korea
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Tae K, Ji YB, Song CM, Min HJ, Kim KR, Park CW. Robotic Selective Neck Dissection Using a Gasless Postauricular Facelift Approach for Early Head and Neck Cancer: Technical Feasibility and Safety. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2013; 23:240-5. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2012.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Kyung Tae
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Trans-areola single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy: pilot study of 35 cases. Surg Endosc 2011; 26:939-47. [PMID: 22179439 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-011-1972-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Accepted: 09/13/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic thyroidectomy via thoracic/breast approach is an acceptable and successful technique in Asia. This technique has the advantage of better cosmesis compared with open or even video-assisted thyroidectomy. Unfortunately, because of the need for three separate ports, conventional endoscopic thyroidectomy usually involves significantly more tissue dissection, and thus more injury to patients, limiting the popularity of this technique. We herein present 35 cases of trans-areola single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy (TASSET), which was first performed in 2009. METHODS Thirty-five patients who underwent TASSET for thyroid nodules from September 2009 to March 2011 were evaluated. The surgical outcomes of the surgery were retrospectively analyzed, including conversion, operative time, estimated blood loss, complications, length of stay, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Thirty-one of the 35 patients (88.5%) underwent successful TASSET, with subtotal lobectomy being the most common procedure. Median operative time for the surgery was 153.65 min (range 100-190 min). Estimated blood loss ranged from 20 to 40 mL. Length of postoperative stay ranged from 2 to 4 days (average 2.5 days). Visual analog scale scores were 0 to 4 without administration of analgesics. The complication rate was low (8.6%) and included one case of transient recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy, one case of subcutaneous seroma, and one case of tracheal injury. All patients were satisfied with the cosmetic outcome after mean follow-up of 8 months. CONCLUSIONS TASSET is feasible and safe, with great cosmetic benefits and less injury than other procedures. It may become an alternative procedure for treatment of patients with benign thyroid tumors, especially those with strong desire for cervical cosmesis.
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