ReviewInternational journal of endocrinology2016
Robotic versus Open Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: An Evidence-Based Review.
Review in International journal of endocrinology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- A meta-analysis of unilateral axillary approach for robotic surgery compared with open surgery for differentiated thyroid carcinoma.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Robotic surgery versus open surgery for thyroid neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2020Pooled it
- Comparative Study between Robotic Total Thyroidectomy with Central Lymph Node Dissection via Bilateral Axillo-breast Approach and Conventional Open Procedure for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma.Chinese medical journal · 2016Trial
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- Robotic thyroidectomy using the da Vinci SP surgical system.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Review
- Role of Robotics in Non-oropharyngeal Head and Neck Tumours.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2022Review
- Remote Access Thyroid Surgery: A Review of Literature.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2022Review
- Psycho-Oncological Intervention Through Counseling in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Treatment With Radioiodine (COUNTHY, NCT05054634): A Non-randomized Controlled Study.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Novel robot-assisted thyroidectomy by a transaxillary gas-insufflation approach (TAGA): a preliminary report.Gland surgery · 2020Article
- Does Tumor Size Affect Surgical Outcomes of Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy for Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma? A Retrospective Cohort Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2020Article
- Comparison of the vessel sealer ExtendGland surgery · 2020Article
- Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via vestibular approach: First case in Saudi Arabia.International journal of surgery case reports · 2020Article
- Evolution Strategies in Transaxillary Robotic Thyroidectomy: Considerations on the First 449 Cases Performed.Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A · 2019Article
- Robotic and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: Evolution and Advances.Clinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology · 2019Article
- Successful Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma with Transaxillary Robotic Surgery and Radioiodine: The First European Experience.European thyroid journal · 2018Article
- Initiating a Robotic Thyroidectomy Program in India.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2018Article
- Bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy: review of evidences.Gland surgery · 2017Review
- Robot-Assisted Thyroidectomy Versus Open Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Well Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsReview
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Abstract
While open thyroidectomy (OT) is advocated as the gold standard treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer, the contemporary use of robotic thyroidectomy (RT) is often controversial. Although RT combines the unique benefits of the surgical robot and remote access thyroidectomy, its applicability on cancer patients is challenged by the questionable oncological benefits and safety. This review aims to analyze the current literature evidence in comparing RT to OT on thyroid cancers for their perioperative and oncological outcomes. To date, no randomized controlled trial is available in comparing RT to OT. All published studies are nonrandomized or retrospective comparisons. Current data suggests that RT compares less favorably than OT for longer operative time, higher cost, and possibly inferior oncological control with lower number of central lymph nodes retrieved. In terms of morbidity, quality of life outcomes, and short-term recurrence rates, RT and OT are comparable. While conventional OT continues to be appropriate for most thyroid cancers, RT should better be continued by expert surgeons on selected patients who have low-risk thyroid cancers and have high expectations on cosmetic outcomes. Future research should embark on prospective randomized studies for unbiased comparisons. Long-term follow-up studies are also needed to evaluate outcomes on recurrence and survival.
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