Endoscopic thyroidectomy: Report of 10 cases / 中国微创外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
;
(12)2001.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-583321
ABSTRACT
Objective To summarize the anterior trans-sternal approach endoscopic subtotal thyroidectomy. Methods Clinical data of 10 cases of endoscopic subtotal thyroidectomy were reviewed. Results All endoscopic operations in the 10 cases were successfully completed. The operation time was 140~360 min (mean, 164 min), and the postoperative hospital stay ranged 4~8 days (mean, 5 days). No injuries of nerve or parathyroid glands, or other complications occurred. Conclusions The anterior trans-sternal approach endoscopic thyroidectomy is characterized by its safety, reliability, short incision, and good cosmetic results.
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Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
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2001
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