Strategies for superior thyroid pole dissection in transoral thyroidectomy : a video operative guide

BACKGROUND: The dissection of the superior thyroid gland pole is challenging when using the in TransOral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) due to (a) the cranio-caudal approach, (b) cranial-caudal view, and (c) the restriction of maneuverability inside the narrow neck air pocket.

METHODS: In this paper and operative video guide, a series of TOETVA's tips and tricks are presented with an emphasis on the strategies for a safe approach to the superior thyroid gland pole structures.

RESULTS: Management of the upper thyroid pole structures includes: (a) use of a 5 mm/30°-45° endoscope; (b) retraction ports up to the limit of the lower jaw edge; (c) lateral retraction of 1/3 of the cranial strap muscles; (d) isthmectomy; (e) cutting the sternothyroid muscle cranially for 1 cm; (f) retraction of the thyroid upwards and laterally; (g) monitoring the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve, and (h) sealing individual vessel branches.

CONCLUSION: Access to the superior thyroid pole space through the TOETVA approach presents some challenges, particularly when accessing thyroid vessels or nodules located or displaced more cranially. Strategies that enhance a critical view of the superior thyroid gland structures can protect them from damage and have the potential to improve the safety of the TOETVA and decrease potential conversion rates.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

Surgical endoscopy - 34(2020), 8 vom: 07. Aug., Seite 3711-3721

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Daqi [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Tie [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Hoon Yub [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Ping [VerfasserIn]
Dionigi, Gianlorenzo [VerfasserIn]
Pino, Antonella [VerfasserIn]
Sun, Hui [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Intraoperative neuromonitoring
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Superior laryngeal nerve
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy
Vestibular approach

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Date Completed 27.05.2021

Date Revised 27.05.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00464-020-07577-6

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM309661528