Robotic-Assisted Modified Radical Neck Dissection: Transaxillary, Bilateral Axill-Breast Approach (BABA), Facelift

AbstractPurpose of ReviewN1b thyroid carcinoma has been surgically treated with open-conventional bilateral total thyroidectomy and modified radical neck dissection (mRND). Recently, the use of robotic method has been increasing for the cosmetic demand of patients. Robotic mRND methods can be divided into transaxillary, bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), and facelift depending on how the instruments are inserted.Recent FindingsAbout 10  years of experience have been accumulated for transaxillary and BABA, and their oncologic outcomes have also been proven. However, the facelift method requires more experience and oncologic outcome needs to be proven.SummaryRobotic surgery not only reduces the fatigue of the surgeon but also improves the precision of the surgery all the while providing a cosmetic benefit. The advantages and disadvantages of each methods are obvious. The patients will be able to determine the method according to the advantages and disadvantages.
Source: Current Surgery Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research