title: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the trivestibular route.
abstract: We recently experienced a case of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the trivestibular approach. We identified and preserved all neighboring critical structures during surgery. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. There were no complications in thyroid function, vocal cord function, or lower lip sense. Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via a trivestibular approach provides a short and direct route to the thyroid and an adequate workspace without a skin incision. Therefore, it is worthwhile to develop and refine the surgical techniques of this promising new surgical approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
authors.forename: Jun-Ook
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
authors.forename: Mi-Ra
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
authors.forename: Do Hun
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong Kun
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Endoscopy; Minimally invasive surgical procedures; Thyroid; Thyroidectomy