Observational studySurgical endoscopy2024
A prospective study comparing the gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy trans-axillary approach to conventional open thyroidectomy: health and quality of life outcomes.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Longitudinal health-related quality of life after remote-access versus open thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Postoperative pain outcomes following thyroidectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of various surgical approaches.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 · 2026Pooled it
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- Gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy via the transsubclavian approach: comparable safety and superior anterior cervical function preservation.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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- Preservation of thyroid cartilage mobility via lateral cervical approach mitigates anterior neck dysfunction following hemithyroidectomy.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
- Gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy via the trans-subclavian approach versus conventional open thyroid surgery for unilateral thyroid cancer.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Surgical efficiency, safety, and quality of life among four various approaches for T1 stage papillary thyroid carcinoma: a prospective cohort study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Observational
- Integrating Robotic Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach Thyroidectomy with Molecular Diagnostics and Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid Cancer Care.Biomolecules & therapeutics · 2026Review
- Safety, short-term patient-reported outcomes, and cosmetic satisfaction of gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy: a retrospective analysis of 530 patients.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Safety and cosmetic results of trans-submental endoscopic thyroidectomy.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Comparison of Voice and Swallowing Changes After Thyroidectomy Using the Gasless Transaxillary, Transoral, and Conventional Transcervical Approaches: A Network Meta-analysis.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Review
- Gasless single-incision transaxillary endoscopic total thyroidectomy versus conventional open thyroidectomy in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma based on propensity score matching: a case-control study.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- The efficacy of gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy via trans-subclavian approach in unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Comparative short- and long-term outcomes of TOETVA, ETGUA, and COT in thyroid cancer: a propensity score-matched study.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Minimally Invasive Thermal Ablation for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Feasibility Analysis in Primary Healthcare Settings.International journal of endocrinology · 2025Review
- Anatomical recognition artificial intelligence for identifying the recurrent laryngeal nerve during endoscopic thyroid surgery: A single-center feasibility study.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2024Article
- Progress in gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Review
- Patient satisfaction and operator proficiency in gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy under IONM: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe relationship between different surgical treatments and quality of life remains uncertain for differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). The aim of this study is to compare the gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy trans-axillary approach (ET) and traditional open thyroidectomy (OT) through a prospective cohort study focusing on the rate of the efficacy, and quality of life (QoL).
methodsThis prospective observational longitudinal cohort study enrolled 134 female patients diagnosed with DTC from December 01/2021 to December 31/2022. Multiple scales were applicated to evaluate the differences in quality of life, effectiveness, safety, etc. between the two groups during preoperative and postoperative follow-up periods, including the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, version 3.0 (QOL-C30), Symptom Checklist (SCL-90), Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR-Q), voice impairment score (VIS), swallowing impairment score (SIS), and neck impairment score (NIS).
resultsAmong them, 68 accepted ET and 66 patients underwent OT. To enhance comparability between the two groups, the patients enrolled in this study are female. Compared with the OT group, the ET group performed significantly better postoperative physical quality of life, including sound (p = 0.036), swallowing (p < 0.001), and neck function (p = 0.010). The ET group was also associated with significantly better cosmetic satisfaction (p < 0.001), and relatively faster recovery in psychological and emotional situation.
conclusionsGasless endoscopic thyroidectomy through an axillary approach leads to good cosmetic and psychological effects, improves postoperative QoL, and could be recommended for rapid postoperative recovery and involvement in daily and social activities.
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