Transoral Thyroidectomy: Advantages and Disadvantages

ABSTRACT

To date, many remote-access thyroid surgery techniques using endoscopic or robotic instruments have been developed. Transoral thyroidectomy has attracted great attention as a scarless thyroidectomy and is performed worldwide. Each surgical method has its advantages and disadvantages selecting the optimal surgical method according to each patient's condition and preferences will possibly result in obtaining the best results and achieving patient satisfaction while minimizing complications after surgery.