Transaxillary endoscopic thyroid lobectomy: gas insufflation versus gasless technique.

Kitti JantharapattanaPeesit Leelasawatsuk

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

Compared to the gasless technique, the gas insufflation technique provided shorter operative time, less estimated blood loss, less drainage content, and shorter hospital stay. Moreover, there were comparable outcomes regarding postoperative pain, complications and iatrogenic ectopic thyroid tissue.

Keyphrases

postoperative pain
ultrasound guided
room temperature
healthcare
carbon dioxide
risk factors
adverse drug
acute care
emergency department
adipose tissue
insulin resistance