Robotic trans-axillary and retro-auricular thyroid surgery.
Remote access approaches for thyroid surgery using surgical incisions placed outside the neck, including the axillary, chest and the retro-auricular region have gained interest due to the social stigmatization of young females with a visible neck scar. These novel approaches have been reported to be safe and feasible approaches for thyroid surgery in a select group of patients. Herein, we will discuss different aspects of the current robotic approaches.
Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hossam Eldin
HE
Mohamed
Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Emad
E
Kandil
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
remote access; retro-auricular; robotic-assisted; thyroidectomy; trans-axillary