Application of Endoscopy in Thyroid Surgery and Prevention of Complications / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the operative technique of endoscopic thyroidectomy and prevent its complications.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 32 patients with benign thyroid diseases who were treated with endoscopic thyroidectomy between May 2002 and March 2005.Results Thirty-two cases were successfully treated with the mean operation time 130 min(80～180 min).Twelve cases with thyroid adenomas and 20 cases with thyroid tubers were confirmed by histologic examinations.In this group,the postoperative complications included fat liquefaction in 2 cases and transient hoarseness in 1 case who recovered 3 months after operation.No parathyroid injury occurred.The drainage tubes were removed 2~3 days after operation.All of the patients were discharged 2~5 days after operation.Conclusion Endoscopic thyroidectomy is safe and feasible with favorable cosmetic effect.