Abstract
The aim of this paper was to explore the appro-priateness and outcomes of minimally invasive thyroid surgery for the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer. The study is a planned analysis of a prospectively main-tained patient database representing a consecutive, single-surgeon experience. A sys-tematic review was undertaken of a series of patients undergoing minimally access surgery for well-differentated thyroid cancer. Compre-hensive demographic data were considered, including age, gender, pathologlc findings, complications, and oncologic outcomes. Ninety-two patients with thyroid cancer (mean age =45.6 years) underwent minimally invasive or endoscopic thyroidectomy over a five-year peri-od. Surgical pathology revealed papillary cancer in 76 patients, follicular cancer in 10 patients, Hurthle cell cancer in 3 patients and medullary cancer in 3 patients. There have been no recurrences in any of these patients thus far (with a short median follow-up of 31 months). Excellent cosmetic results have been observed with this minimal access approach. Minimally invasive and endoscopie thyroidectomy can be safely and effectively performed in many patients with low-or intermediate-risk thyroid cancer. In addition to improved cosme-sis, many patients experience decreased pain and faster recovery, and are at no increased risk for complications in the hands of high-volume thyroid surgeons.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 39-43 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Minerva Chirurgica |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2010 |
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Keywords
- Surgical procedures, Minimally invasive
- Thyroid neoplasms
- Thyroidectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Minimally invasive thyroid cancer surgery. / Seybt, M. W.; Terris, David J.
In: Minerva Chirurgica, Vol. 65, No. 1, 01.02.2010, p. 39-43.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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AU - Terris, David J
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N2 - The aim of this paper was to explore the appro-priateness and outcomes of minimally invasive thyroid surgery for the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer. The study is a planned analysis of a prospectively main-tained patient database representing a consecutive, single-surgeon experience. A sys-tematic review was undertaken of a series of patients undergoing minimally access surgery for well-differentated thyroid cancer. Compre-hensive demographic data were considered, including age, gender, pathologlc findings, complications, and oncologic outcomes. Ninety-two patients with thyroid cancer (mean age =45.6 years) underwent minimally invasive or endoscopic thyroidectomy over a five-year peri-od. Surgical pathology revealed papillary cancer in 76 patients, follicular cancer in 10 patients, Hurthle cell cancer in 3 patients and medullary cancer in 3 patients. There have been no recurrences in any of these patients thus far (with a short median follow-up of 31 months). Excellent cosmetic results have been observed with this minimal access approach. Minimally invasive and endoscopie thyroidectomy can be safely and effectively performed in many patients with low-or intermediate-risk thyroid cancer. In addition to improved cosme-sis, many patients experience decreased pain and faster recovery, and are at no increased risk for complications in the hands of high-volume thyroid surgeons.
AB - The aim of this paper was to explore the appro-priateness and outcomes of minimally invasive thyroid surgery for the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer. The study is a planned analysis of a prospectively main-tained patient database representing a consecutive, single-surgeon experience. A sys-tematic review was undertaken of a series of patients undergoing minimally access surgery for well-differentated thyroid cancer. Compre-hensive demographic data were considered, including age, gender, pathologlc findings, complications, and oncologic outcomes. Ninety-two patients with thyroid cancer (mean age =45.6 years) underwent minimally invasive or endoscopic thyroidectomy over a five-year peri-od. Surgical pathology revealed papillary cancer in 76 patients, follicular cancer in 10 patients, Hurthle cell cancer in 3 patients and medullary cancer in 3 patients. There have been no recurrences in any of these patients thus far (with a short median follow-up of 31 months). Excellent cosmetic results have been observed with this minimal access approach. Minimally invasive and endoscopie thyroidectomy can be safely and effectively performed in many patients with low-or intermediate-risk thyroid cancer. In addition to improved cosme-sis, many patients experience decreased pain and faster recovery, and are at no increased risk for complications in the hands of high-volume thyroid surgeons.
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KW - Thyroid neoplasms
KW - Thyroidectomy
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VL - 65
SP - 39
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JO - Minerva Chirurgica
JF - Minerva Chirurgica
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