New progress of minimally invasive and cosmetic surgery of thyroid / 中华内分泌外科杂志

ABSTRACT

The most prominent advances in thyroid surgery in recent ten years are minimally invasive surgery and cosmetology.With the development of surgical technology and the application of energy devices,the concealment of surgical incision selection and minimization of wounds are increasingly reflected and improved.This study reviews various minimally invasive and cosmetic thyroid surgery at home and abroad,and analyzes the principles,advantages and complications of various surgical methods.