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Woods AL, Campbell MJ, Graves CE. A scoping review of endoscopic and robotic techniques for lateral neck dissection in thyroid cancer. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1297972. [PMID: 38390267 PMCID: PMC10883677 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1297972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Lateral neck dissection (LND) in thyroid cancer has traditionally been performed by a transcervical technique with a large collar incision. With the rise of endoscopic, video-assisted, and robotic techniques for thyroidectomy, minimally invasive LND is now being performed more frequently, with better cosmetic outcomes. Methods The purpose of this paper is to review the different minimally invasive and remote access techniques for LND in thyroid cancer. A comprehensive literature review was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar search terms "thyroid cancer" and "lateral neck dissection" and "endoscopy OR robot OR endoscopic OR video-assisted". Results There are multiple surgical options now available within each subset of endoscopic, video-assisted, and robotic LND. The approach dictates the extent of the LND but almost all techniques access levels II-IV, with variability on levels I and V. This review provides an overview of the indications, contraindications, surgical and oncologic outcomes for each technique. Discussion Though data remains limited, endoscopic and robotic techniques for LND are safe, with improved cosmetic results and comparable oncologic and surgical outcomes. Similar to patient selection in minimally invasive thyroidectomy, it is important to consider the extent of the LND and select appropriate surgical candidates.
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- Alexis L Woods
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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Kuang P, Wang Y, Wu G, Luo Y, Fu J, Yan W, Lin S, Hong X, Lin F, Lin E, Fu Y. Endoscopic lateral neck dissection via the breast and transoral approaches for papillary thyroid carcinoma: A preliminary report. Front Surg 2022; 9:997819. [DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.997819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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PurposeComplete lymph node dissection is essential for the management of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with lymph node metastasis (LNM). This work aimed to describe the feasibility of endoscopic lateral neck dissection via the breast and transoral approach (ELNDBTOA) in PTC patients and the necessity of the addition of the transoral approach.MethodsWe included 13 patients with PTC and suspected lateral LNM who underwent ELNDBTOA at the Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University. Total thyroidectomy, ipsilateral central lymph node dissection, and selective neck dissection (levels IIA, IIB, III, and IV) were performed endoscopically via the breast approach. Residual lymph nodes were further dissected via the transoral approach.ResultsThe mean operation time was 362.1 ± 73.5 min. In the lateral neck compartments, the mean number of retrieved lymph nodes was 36.6 ± 23.8, and the mean number of positive lymph nodes was 6.8 ± 4.7. In further dissection via the transoral approach, lymph nodes in the lateral neck compartment were obtained in nine patients (9/13, 69.2%), and three patients (3/13, 23.1%) had confirmed lateral neck metastases. Transient hypocalcemia occurred in two patients (2/13, 15.4%), and three patients (3/13, 23.1%) developed transient skin numbness in the mandibular area. No other major complications were observed. There was no evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis during the follow-up period (range, 24–87 months). All patients were satisfied with the good cosmetic outcome.ConclusionELNDBTOA is an option with proven feasibility for select PTC patients with LNM, and the addition of the transoral approach is necessary to ensure complete dissection.
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Shi Y, Zhang L, Liu C, Wang Y, Zhang H, Lin X. Comparison of surgical outcomes between patients undergoing trans-oral endoscopic thyroid surgery combined with trans-thoracoareolar approach and conventional open surgery. Front Surg 2022; 9:916874. [PMID: 36157433 PMCID: PMC9492955 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.916874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Over the past decades, remote-access thyroid surgery has been widely developed in the treatment of thyroid carcinoma, which can help patients to avoid cosmetically displeasing scarring. In this research, we collected and review our experience with endoscopic thyroidectomy with neck dissection via trans-thoracoareolar approach combined with trans-oral approach over a 3-year period. They were all diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma, and two of them had a complication of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. No patients were dissatisfied with the postoperative cosmetic results. One patient had numbness in the lower lip, but the symptom disappeared 1 month later. No infection, hemorrhage, or air embolism occurred. Pain and numbness in the endoscopic thyroid surgery group were slighter than in those who had open surgery. The present study aims to compare the feasibility and safety of trans-thoracoareolar approach combined with trans-oral approach to conventional open surgery.
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- Youyuan Shi
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China
- Correspondence: Hailin Zhang Xiuan Lin
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Hailin Zhang Xiuan Lin
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Zhao J, Zheng X, Gao M, Chi J, Wei S, Yun X. Video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy for papillary thyroid cancer: a case report. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2022; 104:e227-e231. [PMID: 35713097 PMCID: PMC9433169 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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Superior mediastinal lymph node metastases in papillary thyroid cancer are uncommon. The clinical characteristics and surgical strategy of superior mediastinal lymph node metastases remain unclear. Superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy can be accomplished either by a transcervical or transsternal approach. Transsternal approach for superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy can cause great damage; transcervical approach sometimes results in inadequate exposure. Here we report our experience of a papillary thyroid cancer patient with superior mediastinal lymph node metastases who underwent video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy. A 49-year-old woman diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in left thyroid underwent unilateral lobectomy and ipsilateral central and lateral node dissection in the local hospital 4 years ago. Currently lymph node metastases were found in mediastinum and the right neck, some of which were adjacent to the right innominate vein. Unilateral lobectomy, ipsilateral central and lateral node dissection, and video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy were successfully performed by transcervical approach. Subsequently, the patient received thyroxine suppression therapy and adjuvant radioiodine treatment. Video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy, providing adequate exposure for a complete superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy, is proved to be safe and feasible.
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- J Zhao
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Sun B, Ouyang H, Cong R, Xia F, Li X. Endoscopic Lateral Neck Dissection: A New Frontier in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:796984. [PMID: 35002974 PMCID: PMC8728058 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.796984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Endoscopic thyroidectomy and robotic thyroidectomy are effective and safe surgical options for thyroid surgery, with excellent cosmetic outcomes. However, in regard to lateral neck dissection (LND), much effort is required to alleviate cervical disfigurement derived from a long incision. Technologic innovations have allowed for endoscopic LND, without the need for extended cervical incisions and providing access to remote sites, including axillary, chest-breast, face-lift, transoral, and hybrid approaches. Methods A comprehensive review of published literature was performed using the search terms "lateral neck dissection", "thyroid", and "endoscopy OR endoscopic OR endoscope OR robotic" in PubMed. Results This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding endoscopic LND, and it specifically addresses the following points: 1) the surgical procedure, 2) the indications and contraindications, 3) the complications and surgical outcomes, and 4) the technical advantages and limitations. Robotic LND, totally endoscopic LND, and endoscope-assisted LND are separately discussed. Conclusions Endoscopic LND is a feasible and safe technique in terms of complete resection of the selected neck levels, complications, and cosmetic outcomes. However, it is recommended to strictly select criteria when expanding the population of eligible patients. A formal indication for endoscopic LND has not yet been established. Thus, a well-designed, multicenter study with a large cohort is necessary to confirm the feasibility, long-term outcomes, oncological safety, and influence of endoscopic LND on patient quality of life (QoL).
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Zhang D, Gao L, Xie L, He G, Chen J, Fang L, Cai X. Comparison Between Video-Assisted and Open Lateral Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Lateral Neck Lymph Node Metastasis: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:1151-1157. [PMID: 28488911 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2016.0650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Deguang Zhang
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Institute of Micro-Invasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, P.R. China
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Shen ZS, Li JS, Chen WL, Fan S. The Latest Advancements in Selective Neck Dissection for Early Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2017; 18:31. [PMID: 28474264 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-017-0471-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT The management of cervical lymph node metastasis remains a crucial component of the treatment of head and neck cancers. However, the proper management of clinical N 0 cases with early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains undefined. In the advent of minimally invasive techniques in the 1980s, these techniques have gained popularity among numerous surgeons in all fields of surgery. Although there are no randomized controlled trial data comparing the outcomes of minimally invasive techniques (endoscopically assisted selective neck dissection (SND), robot-assisted SND) with conventional techniques, encouraging evidence from several studies suggests that both endoscopically assisted SND and robot-assisted SND are safe, minimally invasive techniques with achieved short-term oncologic outcomes and can reach a better cosmetic outcome than conventional SND. In this review, we also compare the indications, surgical approaches, and relative advantages and disadvantages of conventional SND, endoscopically assisted SND, and robot-assisted SND to provide surgeons with a means to better consider these techniques for the treatment of early-stage OSCC.
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Dionigi G, Kim HY, Wu CW, Lavazza M, Materazzi G, Lombardi CP, Anuwong A, Tufano RP. Neuromonitoring in endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy. Updates Surg 2017; 69:171-179. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-017-0442-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Zhang D, Xie L, He G, Fang L, Miao Y, Wang Z, Gao L. A comparative study of the surgical outcomes between video-assisted and open lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma with lateral neck lymph node metastases. Am J Otolaryngol 2017; 38:115-120. [PMID: 28041636 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Video-assisted lateral neck dissection (VALND) for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with lateral neck lymph node metastases (LNM) has been described previously, however, the advantages and drawbacks of VALND have not been demonstrated in previous studies. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes of video-assisted and open lateral neck dissection for PTC with lateral neck LNM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between May 2013 and November 2014, 92 consecutive patients with PTC and lateral neck lymph node metastases underwent total thyroidectomy with central compartment neck dissection and unilateral lateral neck dissection. These included 54 individuals who underwent video-assisted surgery, and 38 in whom an open approach was used. The two groups were retrospectively compared with respect to their clinicopathological characteristics, surgical outcomes and oncological completeness. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 18.6months. The mean tumor size, tumor stage, mean numbers of retrieved lymph nodes, mean postoperative serum thyroglobulin levels, complication rates, and mean postoperative hospital stay were similar between the two groups. The mean operation time was longer (p=0.0001) and mean age was lower (p=0.0354) in the video-assisted group. The cosmetic results, evaluated by numerical scale and verbal response scale, were in favor of the video-assisted group (p=0.0003 and p<0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The safety and oncological completeness of VALND was similar to that of open procedures, but the VALND resulted in improved cosmetic results. VALND is an effective treatment for the selected cases of PTC with lateral neck LNM.
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Tae K, Ji YB, Song CM, Min HJ, Lee SH, Kim DS. Robotic Lateral Neck Dissection by a Gasless Unilateral Axillobreast Approach for Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Our Early Experience. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2014; 24:e128-32. [DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3182a4bfa1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhang Z, Xu Z, Li Z, An C, Liu J, Zhu Y, Ni S, Tang P, Sayan A, Ilankovan V. Minimally-invasive endoscopically-assisted neck dissection for lateral cervical metastases of thyroid papillary carcinoma. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014; 52:793-7. [PMID: 25024089 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Traditional open operations for lateral neck dissection in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma leave an unsightly scar. We report complete lateral neck dissection and thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma using an endoscopically-assisted approach through a small incision, and evaluate its feasibility and safety. Between March 2010 and January 2013, 6 patients with no definite metastases to the lymph nodes at levels II-IV, and 20 with definite metastases to the lymph nodes at levels II-V were selected. Thyroidectomy, dissection of the central compartment (level VI), and ipsilateral level II-IV and II-V neck dissections were done through a small incision in the neck. The steps of endoscopic lateral neck dissection were similar to those of conventional operations. The mean operating time for the whole procedure was 3.57 hours (range 2.5 - 5.0). It was successful in all patients and there were no serious complications or serious blood loss. A total of 21 patients had lymph node metastases in the central and lateral zones. The mean yield of lymph nodes was 38.6 (range 16-61). There was no evidence of residual or recurrent disease at follow-up, and the cosmetic result was excellent. Minimally invasive, video-assisted comprehensive neck dissection for metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma is feasible and safe, and has excellent cosmetic results. Further studies with a larger number of patients and long-term follow-up are needed to verify its oncological validity.
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- Zongmin Zhang
- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Dorset, UK
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Shen X, Miao ZM, Lu W, Gu DL, Yang D, Shen H, Geng F. Clinical experience with modified Miccoli's endoscopic thyroidectomy for treatment of thyroid carcinoma in 86 cases. Eur J Med Res 2013; 18:51. [PMID: 24289654 PMCID: PMC4176993 DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-18-51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The main purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and relevant applying techniques of total thyroidectomy for thyroid carcinoma with a modified Miccoli’s approach. Methods Eighty-six patients with thyroid carcinoma consecutively received radical operation from October 2007 to June 2012. A cavity above the gland was constructed by a modified suspension method using the suspension retractor with suction catheter after the pathway making. Eighty-six cases underwent the modified Miccoli’s endoscopic thyroidectomy using the ultrasonic scalpel and the space maintain-regulating device. Level VI lymph node dissection was performed using the method of inspection pit. Results All the procedures were completed successfully. The average detection rate of level VI lymph nodes, the average time of thyroidectomy and lymph nodes dissection were 7.27 ± 3.99 pieces per case, 51.32 ± 13.35 min, and 38.43 ± 15.24 min, respectively. With regard to postoperative complications, there were three cases of delayed transient hoarseness, two patients with transient numbness of hands and feet, one subject with chylous fistula, and no hemorrhage. Conclusion Total thyroidectomy for thyroid carcinoma can be safely performed with the modified Miccoli’s approach by using ultrasonic scalpel and the space maintain-regulating device. Application of these adaptive reforms can obviously reduce the difficulties in manipulation and have the advantages of minimal incisions, good cosmetic results, less bleeding, shorter hospital stay, and fewer complications.
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- Xiang Shen
- Department of Breast Surgery, the First People Hospital of Zhangjiagang, No 68 Jiyang West Road, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China.
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Tae K, Ji YB, Song CM, Min HJ, Kim KR, Park CW. Robotic Selective Neck Dissection Using a Gasless Postauricular Facelift Approach for Early Head and Neck Cancer: Technical Feasibility and Safety. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2013; 23:240-5. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2012.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Kyung Tae
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Wu B, Ding Z, Fan Y, Deng X, Guo B, Kang J, Zhong C, Yang Z, Zheng Q. Video-assisted selective lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2013; 398:395-401. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-012-1045-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2012] [Accepted: 12/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Thyroid surgery during the last century was characterized by a development of Kocher's concepts: through a relentless work of surgeons from all over the world thyroidectomy reached a standard of quality in terms of overall results which was unimaginable in the first half of the XX century. The flattering data collected in the literature until the 90's were all concordant in assuming that there would be little space for a real improvement in the quality standard of thyroid surgery. The introduction of laparoscopic surgery, though, changed very quickly the attitude of surgeons towards their operative behavior and countless new mini-invasive techniques were soon proposed for almost any field of surgery. In 1994, Gagner published the first series of laparoscopic adrenalectomies. Soon after, parathyroid adenomas seemed to offer an ideal field of application of these new surgical concepts. The first report of an endoscopic parathyroidectomy was in 1996. One year later other videoscopic procedures were described whose results seemed quite encouraging so as to push surgeons to try the same access and the same technique also for operations on thyroid. During the following decade several endoscopic or video-assisted approaches were proposed for the removal of thyroid gland. This paper aims to evaluate the results of minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery through an extensive review of the literature, in particular as far as minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy is concerned.
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- P Miccoli
- Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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The concept of surgical invasiveness cannot be limited to the length or to the site of the skin incision. It must be extended to all structures dissected during the procedure. Therefore, MIT or MIP should properly be defined as operations through a short and discrete incision that permits direct access to the thyroid or parathyroid gland, resulting in a focused dissection.Parathyroid glands are particularly suitable for minimally invasive surgery as most parathyroid tumors are small and benign. MIP are performed through a limited or discrete incision when compared to classic open transverse cervical incision and are targeted on one specific parathyroid gland. The concept of these limited explorations is based on the fact that 85% of patients will have single-gland disease. MIP must be proposed only for patients with sporadic hyperparathyroidism in whom a single adenoma has been clearly localized by preoperative imaging studies.The minimal access approaches to the thyroid gland may be broadly classified into three groups: the mini-open lateral approach via a small incision, minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy via the midline and various endoscopic techniques. Endoscopic extracervical approaches have the main advantage of leaving no scar in the neck but cannot reasonably be described as minimally invasive as they require more dissection than conventional open surgery.Initially the indications for MIT were a solitary thyroid nodule of less than 3 cm in diameter in an otherwise normal gland. Today, MIT are also proposed in patients with small nodular goiters, Graves's diseases and low risk papillary thyroid cancers. Some concern remains about the radicality of MIT in this latter group but preliminary results are comparable to those of conventional surgery both in terms of I-131 uptake and serum thyroglobuline levels.Demonstrating the advantages of MIT and MIP over conventional surgery is not easy. Main complications, such as nerve injury, hypoparathyroidism, or hemorrhage, are the same as in conventional surgery. Several studies comparing conventional surgery with minimally invasive techniques using a cervical access have shown a diminution of postoperative pain, and better cosmetic results with minimally invasive techniques. MIP and MIT seem overall to be an advance but only randomized studies will demonstrate the real benefit.
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Li Z, Wang P, Wang Y, Xu S, Cao L, Que R, Zhou F. Endoscopic lateral neck dissection via breast approach for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a preliminary report. Surg Endosc 2011; 25:890-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-1292-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2009] [Accepted: 07/26/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Miccoli P, Materazzi G, Berti P. Minimally invasive thyroidectomy in the treatment of well differentiated thyroid cancers: indications and limits. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010; 18:114-8. [PMID: 20182356 DOI: 10.1097/MOO.0b013e3283378239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize recent papers in the literature with respect to minimally invasive thyroidectomy and discuss indications and limits of the endoscopic/video-assisted treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma. RECENT FINDINGS During the 1990s, with the general tendency to develop minimally invasive operations, an endoscopic approach was applied to neck surgery for both parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy. The most wide spread minimally invasive technique for thyroidectomy is minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT). SUMMARY Papillary carcinoma is the main indication for MIVAT, this cancer usually being found in normal glands of young women. In contrast, for locally invasive carcinomas, lymph node metastasis or both, the procedure must be immediately converted to the conventional technique. MIVAT also is not indicated for the treatment of medullary and anaplastic carcinomas. Recent prospective randomized studies clearly demonstrate that MIVAT allows the same clearance to be achieved at the thyroid bed level and the same outcome as with the conventional technique, when dealing with 'low-risk' papillary carcinoma. At the same time, patients can benefit from the main advantages of this minimally invasive technique: less postoperative pain, faster postoperative recovery and excellent cosmetic outcome.
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Sakorafas GH, Sampanis D, Safioleas M. Cervical lymph node dissection in papillary thyroid cancer: Current trends, persisting controversies, and unclarified uncertainties. Surg Oncol 2010; 19:e57-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2009.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Accepted: 04/01/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010; 18:134-45. [PMID: 20234215 DOI: 10.1097/MOO.0b013e3283383ef9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fan Y, Guo B, Guo S, Kang J, Wu B, Zhang P, Zheng Q. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy: experience of 300 cases. Surg Endosc 2010; 24:2393-400. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-0960-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2009] [Accepted: 01/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kandil E, Wassef SN, Alabbas H, Freidlander PL. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy with intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring. Int J Otolaryngol 2009; 2009:739798. [PMID: 20169134 DOI: 10.1155/2009/739798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Accepted: 10/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective. Our goal is to study the feasibility of using intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy (MIVAT/P) with emphasis given to the identification of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). Methods. Consecutive series of forty-seven patients with seventy-seven recurrent laryngeal nerves at risk undergoing both MIVAT/P and IONM were enrolled in this retrospective, nonrandomized analysis study. All operations were performed by the same surgeon within an academic institution setting. All patients underwent vocal cord evaluation postoperatively. Demographics and intraoperative and postoperative complications following surgery were collected. Results. Out of seventy-seven RLNs, there was one permanent unilateral RLN injury (1.29%) in a patient with advanced papillary thyroid cancer, managed by cord injection. There was another transient RLN paresis that resolved spontaneously (1.29%). There were no instances of equipment malfunction or interference. Conclusions. To our knowledge, this is the first reported MIVAT/P series from the United States of America with a standardized IONM technique. The technical feasibility of IONM seems acceptable and may serve as a meaningful adjunct to the visual identification of nerves. Neuromonitoring during MIVAT/P is effective in providing identification of laryngeal nerves and enables surgeons to feel more comfortable with MIVAT/P. Comparative series are needed for further evaluation.
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This article reviews the use of minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic techniques in the field of surgical oncology. It reviews the indications and techniques of the use of minimally invasive surgery for several oncologic indications in general surgery. In particular, it reviews the currently published literature discussing the oncologic outcomes of these techniques.
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- Mark S Choh
- Department of General Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, and Department of Surgery, John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County, 1725 West Harrison Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Miccoli P, Minuto MN, Ugolini C, Pisano R, Fosso A, Berti P. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy for benign thyroid disease: an evidence-based review. World J Surg 2008; 32:1333-40. [PMID: 18305997 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-008-9479-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND A decade after nearly all surgical disciplines developed minimally invasive techniques, the first report of a single case of minimally invasive thyroidectomy was published. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) is now considered the most widely practiced and most easily reproducible minimally invasive procedure for thyroidectomy. The aim of this review was to analyze the treatment of benign thyroid diseases by MIVAT. METHODS A systematic evidence-based literature review focusing on three questions was carried out. Additional data were obtained on the basis of our personal experience. (1) Are minimally invasive procedures indicated in the treatment of thyroid diseases? (2) Is MIVAT a safe technique and what are the demonstrated advantages? (3) Since different thyroid diseases may be treated by MIVAT, is it of any value in the treatment of benign thyroid diseases? RESULTS MIVAT can be considered an appropriate treatment of some thyroid diseases; it represents a safe procedure with the same incidence of complications as traditional surgery, and also has advantages in terms of both cosmetic result and postoperative distress. CONCLUSIONS In spite of an increasing trend toward performing more extensive procedures other than thyroidectomy alone during videoscopic procedures, the current literature seems to reaffirm that the main and safest indication for MIVAT is benign disease.
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Dionigi G, Boni L, Rovera F, Bacuzzi A, Dionigi R. Neuromonitoring and video-assisted thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized case-control evaluation. Surg Endosc 2008; 23:996-1003. [PMID: 18806939 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-008-0098-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2008] [Revised: 06/19/2008] [Accepted: 07/13/2008] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluates the role of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in video-assisted thyroidectomy (VAT) with emphasis given to the identification of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN). METHODS The study was based on a prospectively randomized series comprising 72 standard VAT gasless approaches. In the control group (N = 36), the laryngeal nerves were identified by 30 degrees 5-mm endoscope magnification solely. The standard technique of the IONM group (N = 36) consisted of localizing and monitoring EBSLN, both vagus and RLNs, before and after thyroid resection to prove nerve integrity. Surgical outcomes were mean operative time, nerve representation, incision length, and morbidity. RESULTS All procedures were performed successfully. There were no instances of equipment malfunction or interference. No permanent complications occurred in either group. The incidences of temporary RLN injury were 2.7% (1 patient) and 8.3% (3 patients) in the IONM and control group, respectively. The EBSLN was identified better in the IONM group: 83.6% versus 42% (p < 0.05). In the IONM group, a negative electromyography (EMG) response indicated an altered function of RLN and stage thyroidectomy was scheduled. CONCLUSIONS This is the first VAT series with a standardized IONM technique. The technical feasibility and safety of IONM in selected patients seem acceptable. Neuromonitoring during VAT is effective in providing identification and function of laryngeal nerves. IONM enables surgeons to feel more comfortable with their approach to VAT. A reduction of rates for postoperative complications could not be demonstrated in the present study. Larger series are needed for further evaluation.
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- Gianlorenzo Dionigi
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Endocrine Surgery Research Center, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
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Dobrinja C, Trevisan G, Liguori G. “Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. Initial experience in a general surgery department”. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2008; 394:273-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-008-0325-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2007] [Accepted: 03/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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