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The Feasibility of a Prototype Thyroidoscope for Gasless Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: A Preclinical Cadaver Study
- Source :
- Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 29:953-957
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Mary Ann Liebert Inc, 2019.
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Abstract
- Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the gasless transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) using the Thyroidoscope, developed to maintain the surgical working space without CO2 insufflation. Materials and Methods: To prevent a potentially fatal CO2-related complication, we developed a retractable device, named the Thyroidoscope, which could maintain the surgical working space without CO2 insufflation. We conducted a preclinical cadaver study to evaluate its use in gasless TOETVA. Results: The Thyroidoscope provided a secure surgical field and stable image on the screen. We could successfully identify the recurrent laryngeal nerve, parathyroid gland, and other critical structures without inadvertent injury due to insertion of the Thyroidoscope. Conclusions: The Thyroidoscope provides sufficient working space to perform transoral thyroid surgery without the need for CO2 insufflation. Gasless TOETVA with the Thyroidoscope seems to be feasible and safe.
- Subjects :
- Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
Insufflation
medicine.medical_specialty
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
business.industry
Thyroid Gland
Working space
Surgery
Parathyroid Glands
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Cadaver
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Endoscopic thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Medicine
030211 gastroenterology & hepatology
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15579034 and 10926429
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....d996f637cd4d7fb9a8cb598a8f268263