The evolution and clinical impact of single-port transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy: a comprehensive review.

ABSTRACT: Single-port (SP) transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy represents a significant innovation in the field of endocrine surgery, offering a minimally invasive approach that combines oncological efficacy with enhanced cosmetic outcomes. The introduction of the SP robotic system has enabled surgeons to perform thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection through a single axillary incision, resulting in a scarless neck and reduced postoperative morbidity. This review explores the current practices and surgical techniques associated with SP transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, emphasizing the benefits of the SP robotic system over traditional multi-port and open approaches. The system's enhanced precision, due to its articulated instruments and high-definition three-dimensional visualization, allows f

SUBMITTER: Kim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11826258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature