Otolaryngology

Feasibility of robotic thyroidectomy via hairline incision using da Vinci single port system: Initial experience with 40 consecutive cases.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to introduce our robotic technique, which can minimize dissection extent using the da Vinci SP robotic system via hairline incision.

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology and the Communication Sciences.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is a burgeoning field in otolaryngology and the communication sciences. A virtual symposium on the topic was convened from Duke University on October 26, 2020, and was attended by more than 170 participants worldwide. This review presents summaries of all but one of the talks presented during the symposium; recordings of all the talks, along with the discussions...

Deep Learning for Predictive Analysis of Pediatric Otolaryngology Personal Statements: A Pilot Study.

OBJECTIVE: The personal statement is often an underutilized aspect of pediatric otolaryngology fellowship applications. In this pilot study, we use de...

Postsurgical complications after robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy: critical analysis of a large cohort of European patients.

In the last decade, robot-assisted trans-axillary thyroidectomy has spread rapidly and has been proven to be a safe and effective procedure. However, ...

Vocal cord lesions classification based on deep convolutional neural network and transfer learning.

PURPOSE: Laryngoscopy, the most common diagnostic method for vocal cord lesions (VCLs), is based mainly on the visual subjective inspection of otolary...

Thyroglobulin Levels in Patients who have Undergone Hemithyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. An Assessment of Levels and Trends at a Tertiary Referral Centre.

Subramanian Kannan Serum thyroglobulin (Tg) and thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) levels are used to monitor patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (...

Single-port transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy (START): 200-cases with two-step retraction method.

BACKGROUND: This study aims to report the results of a pioneering clinical study using the single-port transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy (START) for...

Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Using the da Vinci S, Si, X, and Xi Robotic Platforms for BABA Robotic Thyroidectomy.

: Robotic thyroidectomy via the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), first introduced in Korea in 2008, has become a standard method of thyroid re...

Exploring the art of medical photography - an otolaryngologist's perspective.

BACKGROUND: Modern day otolaryngology has expanded beyond the ear, nose and throat to include head and neck surgery and aesthetic facial procedures. P...

Hyperthyroidism treatment by alternative therapies based on cupping and dietary-herbal supplementation: a case report.

OBJECTIVES: Hyperthyroidism is characterized by increasing production of thyroid hormone (TH) and decreasing of thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH) secr...

Using deep learning to identify the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy.

Surgeons must visually distinguish soft-tissues, such as nerves, from surrounding anatomy to prevent complications and optimize patient outcomes. An a...

Computer-assisted surgery in medical and dental applications.

INTRODUCTION: Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is a broad surgical methodology that utilizes computer technology to both plan and execute surgical inte...

Development and validation of a difficult laryngoscopy prediction model using machine learning of neck circumference and thyromental height.

BACKGROUND: Predicting difficult airway is challengeable in patients with limited airway evaluation. The aim of this study is to develop and validate ...

Prevention of non-recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in robotic thyroidectomy: imaging and technique.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this report was to summarize observations, evaluate the feasibility, provide detailed information concerning proper technique...

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): Our outcomes from Turkey.

OBJECTIVES: The Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) was described in 2016 and had its case series published. This study ai...

Ensemble machine learning for the prediction of patient-level outcomes following thyroidectomy.

BACKGROUND: Accurate prediction of thyroidectomy complications is necessary to inform treatment decisions. Ensemble machine learning provides one appr...

Pure transoral robotic thyroidectomy; institutional adaptation and early results from a tertiary endocrine surgery centre.

PURPOSE: Novel thyroidectomy techniques have been described to minimize the visible scar. Hereby, we aim to present our experience with transoral robo...

Comparison of Convolutional Neural Network Models for Determination of Vocal Fold Normality in Laryngoscopic Images.

OBJECTIVES: Deep learning using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) is widely used in medical imaging research. This study was performed to investiga...

Retroauricular thyroidectomy with a single-arm robotic surgical system: Preclinical cadaveric study.

BACKGROUND: In this study, we evaluate a new flexible, single-arm robotic system in performing thyroidectomy via a retroauricular approach.

Machine Learning in Laryngoscopy Analysis: A Proof of Concept Observational Study for the Identification of Post-Extubation Ulcerations and Granulomas.

OBJECTIVE: Computer-aided analysis of laryngoscopy images has potential to add objectivity to subjective evaluations. Automated classification of biom...