Endoscopic thyroidectomy without the use of ultrasonic scalpel: Report of 6 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy without the use of ultrasonic scalpel.Methods Monopolar high frequency electrosurgical unit was used to complete endoscopic thyroidectomy in 6 cases of thyroid benign tumors.Results All the operations were completed successfully.The operation time was 80~200 min(mean,110 min) and the intraoperative blood loss was 25~50 ml(mean,36 ml).The patients got out-of-bed activities and took liquid diets at a mean of 24 hours postoperatively.No complications was found.The drainage tube was removed on 2 days after operation and the patients were discharged from hospital at 3~5 days.Conclusions Use of high frequency electrosurgical unit for endoscopic thyroidectomy is safe and feasible.