IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

DR.CHERIAN MATHEW; DR.HARISH KUMAR H; DR.SAI KIRAN; DR.MARY TREASA POULINE

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ENDOSCOPIC THYROIDECTOMY: OUR EXPERIENCE AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Cherian Mathew, Dr. Harish Kumar H, Dr. Sai Kiran, Dr. Mary Treasa Pouline

Abstract :

Various approaches have been described for thyroidectomy in the literature. Of late, minimal access approach has been explored through different routes like axillary, east or anterior chest ,intraoral approaches. Advantages being avoidance of visible scar in the neck with excellent cosmetic results ,good intraoperative visualization , thereby reducing risk of intraoperative complications, and early postoperative recovery. With this background, we hereby share our early experience with endoscopic thyroidectomy