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Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy (MIVAT) in the Era of Minimal Access Thyroid Surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/minsurgery.42470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bakkar S, Materazzi G, Biricotti M, De Napoli L, Conte M, Galleri D, Aghababyan A, Miccoli P. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) from A to Z. Surg Today 2015; 46:255-9. [PMID: 26321206 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-015-1241-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
A minimal access procedure does not necessarily mean that it is minimally invasive. However, as its name implies, MIVAT is a truly minimally invasive treatment modality. The advantages it offers over its conventional counterpart are indeed related to its minimally invasive nature. Furthermore, this nature has not compromised its ability to accomplish its purpose both safely and effectively. Ever since its introduction in the late 1990s, MIVAT has been progressively evolving. The indications for this procedure, which was initially surrounded by skepticism, have been expanding. Benign thyroid pathology is now considered only one of its indications among others. This article provides a detailed description of this minimally invasive, maximally effective and patient satisfying procedure so that it may be adopted by more surgeons around the globe for better patient care and to also encourage the development of further future advancements.
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- Sohail Bakkar
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Kayaoglu HA, Yenidogan E, Okan I, Ozkan N. Novel approach to thyroid skin incision with tunnel dissection technique. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- Department of General Surgery; Gaziosmanpasa University; Tokat; Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery; Gaziosmanpasa University; Tokat; Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery; Gaziosmanpasa University; Tokat; Turkey
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