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ea0022p832 | Thyroid | ECE2010

Scarless neck by conducting robot-assisted thyroidectomy: our initial experience

Linos Dimitrios , Kiriakopoulos Andreas , Poulios Efthimios

Background: Robotic thyroid operation using the gasless transaxillary approach is an applicable and safe method providing a scarless in the neck result in selected patients. The application of robotic technology offer a three-dimensional view and tremor free movements which enable a potential advantage in recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands preservation.Patients and methods: Seven patients with history of bad scars from previous surgeries un...