Abstract
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy is a Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) without a scar. It’s feasible with a minimal dissection with aesthetically pleasing results. The main aim is to provide a thyroidectomy with a ‘scar-free’ surgery. This isa novel procedure, relying on the principles of natural orifice transluminal surgery (NOTES). We present a 60-year-old female with a right solitary nodule in the thyroid gland and FNAC was suggestive of a colloid adenoma(BETH-2). The patient underwent a transoral endoscopic hemi thyroidectomy. Operative time was around 3 and half hours with minimal complications and is the one of the few documented cases in south Asia.
Highlights
Thyroidectomy endoscopically, has been performed since the late ‘90s
Carbon dioxide was insufflated into the operative field
Absorbable sutures were used to close the deep fascia, and the vestibular port sites were closed in same manner
Summary
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET), A successful first experience in Sri Lanka. Rizny MSM.1Tennakoon TMSB.2 1- Consultant Ent Surgeon, District General Hospital, Chilaw, Sri Lanka. 2– Medical Officer, Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka Abstract Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy is a Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) without a scar. It’s feasible with a minimal dissection with aesthetically pleasing results. The main aim is to provide a thyroidectomy with a ‘scar-free’ surgery. This isa novel procedure, relying on the principles of natural orifice transluminal surgery (NOTES). The patient underwent a transoral endoscopic hemi thyroidectomy. Operative time was around 3 and half hours with minimal complications and is the one of the few documented cases in south Asia. This license lets others distribute, remix, tweak, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the original author for the creation
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