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Comparative Study
. 2010:2010:459143.
doi: 10.1155/2010/459143. Epub 2010 Aug 17.

The minimally invasive effect of breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy: an expert's experience

Wei Zhang  1 , Zhi-guo Jiang, Dao-zhen Jiang, Xiang-min Zheng, Hong-liang Shen, Cheng-xiang Shan, Sheng Liu, Ming Qiu
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Comparative Study

The minimally invasive effect of breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy: an expert's experience

Wei Zhang et al. Clin Dev Immunol. 2010.

Abstract

We evaluated the invasiveness of breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy (BAET) carried out by surgeon very experienced in this procedure. Twenty-four patients who underwent BAET and 19 patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy were the study population. Postoperative pain was assessed by a visual analog scale (VAS). The values 2, 12, and 24 h after surgery were significantly lower in the BAET group than those in the conventional group. Serum IL-6 and CRP levels were measured by an ELISA preoperatively and at 2, 12, 24 and 48 h after operation. Their values increased significantly after both procedures when compared to preoperative levels with significant differences between the two groups detected at the 24-hour and 48-hour time points. Subjective and objective evidence supported the notion that BAET could become a minimally invasive procedure if the surgeon gained sufficient experience.

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Time course of serum IL-6 and CRP levels among conventional and endoscopic groups before and after operation.
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