Transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy: Belgian team learning from the first 50 cases.

Journal: B-ENT
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In search for less invasive operative techniques, the da Vinci Robot System was introduced in thyroid surgery. Previous studies have reported on safety, effectiveness and improved cosmetics of transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy procedures in selected cases.

Authors

  • T Vauterin
  • J Verdonck
  • A S Despeghel
  • E D'heygere
  • C Dick
  • A Van Den Bruel