Abstract
Background: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy by a vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a novel technique for thyroid gland excision. Compared to the transaxillary endoscopic and bilateral axillo-breast approaches, which require substantial dissection to reach the thyroid gland, TOETVA provides the most direct access to the target organ. Methods: The aim of this video is to provide a step-by-step overview of TOETVA and demonstrate how to set up and utilize intraoperative nerve monitoring. Results: Three incisions are placed in the vestibular region of the oral cavity just below the lower lip for placement of 2 lateral 5-mm trocars and 1 centrally placed 11-mm trocar. Insufflation to 6 mm Hg is used to maintain the working spacing. Using a 2-handed technique and triangulation, the thyroid gland is mobilized, taking care to identify and preserve the relevant cervical anatomy. Conclusion: TOETVA is safe and feasible and provides an excellent cosmetic outcome with the most confidentially compared to the other remote access endoscopic approaches.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3030 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Surgical Endoscopy |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2017 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Endoscopic
- Minimally invasive
- Remote access
- Thyroidectomy
- Transoral
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery