Sa2018 THYROIDECTOMY USING A FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE: A PILOT EXPERIMENT IN A PORCINE MODEL

Transoral laparoscopic thyroidectomy using vestibular approach is a recent advanced embraced by surgical community because of its potential for a scar free thyroidectomy. Although laparoscopic procedures has shown effective results, yet it required large working space and may damage the muscles and nerves. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of the newly proposed method thyroidectomy using flexible endoscope.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Poster abstracts Source Type: research