Transoral thyroid surgery vestibular approach.

ABSTRACT: Transoral thyroid surgery vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a novel and feasible surgical technique that allows for cervical surgery without visible incisions. TOETVA represents a new frontier in endocrine surgery since aesthetic results play a more and more decisive role in elective surgery. However, acceptance is different around the world with widespread prevalence in Asian countries and some high-volume centres in the US. While inclusion criteria for TOETVA are limited regarding size and volume a combination with other extracervical techniques like the retroauricular endoscopic cephalic access thyroid surgery (EndoCATS) approach or transaxillary access is an option. TOETVA is carried out through a three-port technique placed at the oral vestibule. Originally one 10-mm port for a 30° endo

SUBMITTER: Karakas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9742272 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature