Three-port transoral robotic thyroidectomy without axillary incision: A preliminary report on a case series from Vietnam.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) is one of the newest approaches and draws attention because of its cosmetic excellence. Here, we present our preliminary data from the initial 5 consecutive patients to explore the feasibility of three-port TORT without axillary incision.

Authors

  • Duy Quoc Ngo
    Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Binh Van Pham
    Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Quy Xuan Ngo
    Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Quang Van Le
    Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.