Trans-oral endoscopic endocrine surgery vestibular approach: Pioneering the technique in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries - A case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We present our experience with the first five thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomy in Kuwait performed via the transoral endoscopic vestibular approach.

Methods

Retrospective data collection for all trans-oral endoscopic vestibular approach endocrine surgeries performed at a single institution in Kuwait between November 2019 and February 2021. Information on patient demographics, perioperative management and complications were collected and reviewed.

Outcomes

All 5 cases were completed successfully; the intended specimen was extracted successfully via the trans-oral endoscopic vestibular approach and conversion to traditional trans-cervical approach (TCA) was not required. Operative time for the parathyroidectomy case was 225 min and the average operative

SUBMITTER: Alsafran S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8646119 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature