Transoral Thyroidectomy: Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

To date, many remote-access thyroid surgery techniques using endoscopic or robotic instruments have been developed. Transoral thyroidectomy has attracted great attention as a scarless thyroidectomy and is performed worldwide. Each surgical method has its advantages and disadvantages: selecting the optimal surgical method according to each patient's condition and preferences will possibly result in obtaining the best results and achieving patient satisfaction while minimizing complications after surgery.