Endoscopic thyroidectomy with bipolar electrocoagulation / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy with bipolar electrocoagulation. Methods Endoscopic partial thyroidectomy via precordial approach, mainly by using bipolar electrocoagulation and scissors, was accomplished in 21 patients with thyroid tumors with a diameter of 0.7～5.5 cm. Results The operation was accomplished endoscopically in 20 patients, whereas a conversion to open thyroidectomy was conducted in 1 patient. The mean incision length was 22 mm, the operation time was 69?47 min, and the blood loss was 55?41 ml. Postoperative analgesic treatment was required in 2 patients and no serious complications happened. Conclusions Endoscopic thyroidectomy with bipolar electrocoagulation is feasible in the absence of ultrasonic scalpel.