Transoral robotic thyroidectomy shows favorable outcomes in 1,000 cases

A cohort of 1,000 patients undergoing transoral robotic thyroidectomy demonstrated promising results, particularly in cosmetic outcomes and postoperative recovery. The most common procedure was lobectomy (89.4%), with minimal complications (3.6%) and manageable postoperative pain scores. Average hospital stays were 2.6 days, and no recurrence was noted during a median follow-up of 39 months. A discernible learning curve was evident, emphasizing the importance of surgical expertise in achieving these outcomes.

Journal Article by Oh MY, Park D (…) Kim HY et 2 al. in BMC Surg

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