Robotic thyroidectomy versus conventional open thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer: meta-analysis.

Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology
Published Date: May 25, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a meta-analysis to compare the short-term outcomes of robotic thyroidectomy and conventional open thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer.

Authors

  • Y-C Wang
    Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,Chengdu,China.
  • K Liu
    Department of Cardiology,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,Chengdu,China.
  • J-J Xiong
    Department of Pancreatic Surgery,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,Chengdu,China.
  • J-Q Zhu
    Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,Chengdu,China.

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