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What is the main advantage of a robotic thyroidectomy above endoscopic?
For surgeons, robotic surgery has improved ergonomics and has a shorter learning curve than open or endoscopic surgery. The advantages of robotic thyroid surgery over conventional surgery suggest that robotic thyroidectomy with or without neck dissection may become the preferred surgical option for thyroid diseases.
What is robotic thyroidectomy?
Robotic thyroidectomy—a minimally invasive surgical technique to remove all or part of the thyroid—was developed by doctors in South Korea. It can also be called robot-assisted thyroid surgery, or robot-assisted endoscopic surgery. Robotic thyroidectomy is, in fact, a logical next step in thyroid surgery.
Is thyroid surgery done laparoscopically?
Minimally invasive surgery is widely employed for the treatment of thyroid diseases. Several minimal access approaches to the thyroid gland have been described. The commonly performed surgeries have been endoscopic lobectomies. We have performed endoscopic total thyroidectomy by the anterior chest wall approach.
Can a thyroidectomy be done robotically?
Robotic thyroidectomy has become increasingly popular worldwide attracting both surgeons and patients searching for new and innovative techniques for thyroidectomy with a superior cosmetic result when compared to the conventional open procedures.
How long is robotic thyroid surgery?
Twelve RATS were performed within the learning curve for the robotic technique, 10 lobectomies and 2 total thyroidectomies. No patients required reintervention. Mean duration of surgery was 198.9 min for lobectomy and 210 for thyroidectomy. The same surgical team performed all procedures.
How big is scar from thyroidectomy?
The classical Kocher incision for thyroid surgery, which is approximately 10 cm long, has been the gold standard for more than a century.
How is robotic surgery performed?
The most widely used clinical robotic surgical system includes a camera arm and mechanical arms with surgical instruments attached to them. The surgeon controls the arms while seated at a computer console near the operating table. The console gives the surgeon a high-definition, magnified, 3D view of the surgical site.
How long does it take to recovery from thyroid surgery?
Most people are ready to return home within one day of surgery, but take off about two weeks from work to recover. You’ll need to refrain from heavy lifting or other tasks that can strain your neck for up to three weeks after your surgery.
What are the risks of robotic surgery?
The complications are usually due to hemorrhage caused by laceration. Other reported complications include injury to surrounding tissue, and serious injury (including blindness) related to prolonged surgery. These complications are consistent with the risks of this new technology as reported in current literature.
What are the cons of robotic surgery?
Disadvantages of robot-assisted surgery are:
- Only available in centers that can afford the technology and have specially trained surgeons.
- Your surgeon may need to convert to an open procedure with larger incisions if there are complications.
- Risk of nerve damage and compression.
How many hours is thyroid surgery?
Thyroid surgery is done through an incision (surgical cut) in the lower part of the front of your neck. It takes about 2 to 3 hours. During your surgery, your surgeon will examine your whole thyroid gland and remove the parts that have cancer.