Comparative analysis of 2 robotic thyroidectomy procedures: Transoral versus bilateral axillo-breast approach.

Young Jun Chai Hoon Yub KimHong Kyu KimSang Ho JunGianlorenzo DionigiAngkoon AnuwongJeremy D RichmonRalph P Tufano

Published in: Head & neck (2017)

The TORT procedure could be performed safely and showed comparable outcomes with BABA robotic thyroidectomy in selected patients. Therefore, TORT may be an alternative approach for patients who prefer a scar-free thyroidectomy.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
end stage renal disease
papillary thyroid
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
robot assisted
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
case report
insulin resistance