A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating completeness and outcomes of robotic thyroidectomy.

Journal: The Laryngoscope
Published Date:

Abstract

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Despite immense interest, robotic-assisted thyroidectomy (RT) remains controversial in differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). This systematic review and meta-analysis compared surgical completeness and/or oncological outcomes between RT and open thyroidectomy (OT) in low-risk DTC.

Authors

  • Brian Hung-Hin Lang
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Carlos K H Wong
  • Julian S Tsang
  • Kai P Wong
  • Koon Y Wan