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Single-center, Prospective, Non-Randomized Control Clinical Trial of Retro-Auricular Single-Site Endoscopic Versus Open Surgery in Patients With Early Stage Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating retro-auricular single-site endoscopic thyroidectomy and traditional open surgery thyroidectomy for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this non randomized control clinical research study is to compare the cosmetic outcomes and efficiacy of retro-auricular single-site endoscopic thyroid lobectomy and central lymph node dissection against conventional resection.
Study Details
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The strap muscles and the sternocleidomastoid muscle were separated. Upper parathyroid and lower parathyroid glands were identified and preserved. The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) was identified,A lobe of thyroid specimen and central lymph nodes were dissected.
The strap muscles were separated in the midline to expose the thyroid gland. Upper parathyroid and lower parathyroid glands were identified and preserved. The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) was identified, a lobe of thyroid specimen and central lymph nodes were dissected.