Modified robotic-assisted thyroidectomy: an initial experience with the retroauricular approach.
Journal:
The Laryngoscope
Published Date:
Jun 16, 2014
Abstract
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: New approaches for robotic-assisted thyroidectomy, including the retroauricular approach, were recently described. We have modified the established surgical approach for retroauricular robotic thyroidectomy. Herein, we report our initial experience to identify challenges and limitations of this new surgical approach.