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Review
. 2014 Aug;47(4):529-44.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.04.002.

Contemporary surgical techniques

William S Duke  1 , Katrina Chaung  1 , David J Terris  2
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Review

Contemporary surgical techniques

William S Duke et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

Recent technologic advances have engendered alternative and innovative approaches to thyroid surgery aimed at reducing cosmetic sequelae. Minimally invasive techniques via small anterior cervical incisions hidden in natural skin creases and remote access approaches that eliminate anterior neck incisions entirely have emerged as viable options for patients who regard cosmesis as a priority. The safe application of these techniques to both benign and malignant thyroid disease has been evaluated.

Keywords: Endoscopic; Minimally invasive; Robotic; Thyroid cancer; Thyroid surgery.

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