Robotic trans-axillary and retro-auricular thyroid surgery

Abstract

Remote access approaches for thyroid surgery using surgical incisions placed outside the neck, including the axillary, chest and the retro-auricular region have gained interest due to the social stigmatization of young females with a visible neck scar. These novel approaches have been reported to be safe and feasible approaches for thyroid surgery in a select group of patients. Herein, we will discuss different aspects of the current robotic approaches.

Keywords: remote access; retro-auricular; robotic-assisted; thyroidectomy; trans-axillary.