International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To compare the efficacy of endoscopic thyroidectomy through submental single hole and axillary approach, and to analyze the advantages of endoscopic thyroidectomy through submental approach. Methods The clinical data of 120 patients who underwent endoscopic thyroid surgery in the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China from July 2021 to February 2022 were retrospectively summarized. According to the surgical approach, they were divided into two groups: submental single aperture non-inflating group (observation group) and axillary approach group (control group). The operation time, postoperative drainage volume and hospital stay of the two groups were compared. Results The average operation time of the observation group was significantly longer than that of the control group (p < 0.01), and the average drainage volume and average postoperative hospital stay were significantly less than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion As a new surgical method, endoscopic thyroid surgery through submental single hole non-inflatable approach can meet the cosmetic needs of patients, effectively reduce postoperative pain and accelerate recovery of patients, and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Thyroid tumor; Endoscopic thyroid surgery; Thyroidectomy