Robotic thyroidectomy: operative technique using a transaxillary endoscopic approach without CO2 insufflation.
In the last 20 years, there has been a significant increase in the diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid tumors. With improved ultrasound technology and better access to sonographic imaging, many tumors are identified at earlier stages. Consequently, there has been an evolution in surgical technique, moving toward minimally invasive approaches. This article describes the technique of robotic thyroidectomy via transaxillary endoscopic approach without CO(2) insufflation.
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. holsinger@mdanderson.org
F Christopher
FC
Holsinger
David J
DJ
Terris
Ronald B
RB
Kuppersmith
D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery; D003479:Curriculum; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012371:Robotics / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*