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Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach vs. transoral robotic thyroidectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Perioperative outcomes of transoral endoscopic vs. robotic thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
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- Oncologic outcomes and surgical completeness of remote-access thyroidectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Predictors of tunneling time in transoral robotic thyroidectomy: impact of anatomical measurements.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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- Comparison of the application value of bipolar electrocoagulation and ultrasonic scalpel in robot-assisted thyroid carcinoma surgery: a single-center study based on perioperative indicator and short-term prognosis.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- The evolution and clinical impact of single-port transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy: a comprehensive review.Gland surgery · 2025Review
- One-Year Clinical Experience of Single-Port and Multi-Port Robotic Thyroid Surgery in a Single Institution.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Redo Thyroidectomy: Updated Insights.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Comparison of transoral vestibular robotic thyroidectomy with traditional low-collar incision thyroidectomy.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the surgical outcomes of the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) and transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT). We carried out a systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar on studies comparing TOETVA and TORT until January 2023. A total of five articles published between 2018 and 2023 that matched the inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The studies included 641 patients (394 TOETVA patients and 247 TORT patients). TOETVA group was associated with a significantly shorter operative time with a mean difference of 60.08 min [95% confidence interval (CI) - 83.95 to - 36.20; P < 0.001). Transient recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy was more common in the TOETVA group than the TORT group (OR 3.00; 95% CI 1.14-7.88; P = 0.03). There were no significant differences in the other outcomes, including the length of hospital stay, postoperative pain scores, number of central lymph nodes retrieved, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries, and transient and permanent hypoparathyroidism. The TOETVA group was associated with shorter operative time and more transient recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy than the TORT group. Each procedure has its benefits and limitations. The surgical approach should be determined by considering the patient's characteristics and preferences, as well as the surgeon's preference and area of expertise.
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