2022, Volume 15, Issue 10, pp 1283 – 1293

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): first twelve case series in Erbil, Iraq

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Corresponding Author: Samir Anwar Jabbar, General Surgery Department, Erbil Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq. E-mail: samir.barznjy@gmail.com

Abstract

Endoscopic thyroid surgery has gained popularity with the advances in laparoscopic and endoscopic instruments and techniques. Of all endoscopic approaches for thyroidectomy, the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is the most promising procedure as it avoids neck scars and has less tissue dissection than other endoscopic techniques. This study aimed to present our first impression and initial experience with TOETVA in Erbil city. Twelve patients underwent surgery between November 2020 and April 2021, including eleven females and one male. Eleven total thyroidectomies and one lobectomy were performed. We found no significant postoperative complications. TOETVA is a safe and effective procedure, but it is challenging, needs good skills, and is a promising technique.

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PMC ID: 9675314
PubMed ID: 36420298
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0276

Article Publishing Date (print): 10 2022
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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