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Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy: A Novel Remote Access Thyroidectomy Technique
Author(s) -
Terris David J.,
Singer Michael C.,
Seybt Melanie W.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.22044
Subject(s) - otorhinolaryngology , head and neck surgery , medicine , thyroidectomy , head and neck , general surgery , citation , computer science , surgery , library science , thyroid
Conclusions: We describe a safer and easier robotic technique that involves a facelift incision and therefore maintains the advantages of no neck incision, but without the increased risks associated with an axillary approach. Introduction A safe and effective remote access thyroidectomy technique would allow patients to completely avoid a cervical incision. Remote access techniques that have been described are challenging and have been associated with a number of significant complications. Robotic facelift thyroidectomy (RFT) is a novel approach which may be safer and easier to perform. Technical Details Pocket Creation •Facelift incision •Stepwise identification/dissection of: •Auricular nerve •Anterior border of SCM muscle •Platysma muscle •Strap muscles above omohyoid muscle •Retraction of flap & SCM muscle