Experience of endoscopic thyroidectomy (Report of 32 cases)

Objective To evaluate the clinical results of endoscopic thyroidectomy. Method Thirty two patients with thyroid nodule underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy through chest-wall approach. Results All 32 operations were successful without scar in neck. No surgical complications occurred. Average operation time was 165 min. The mean time hospitalization after operation was 4 days. Conclusion With the advantages of having no scar in the neck, nearly normal sensation of neck after surgery and sooner recovery, the endoscopic thyroidectomy will prevail in selected cases in the future.