Gasless Single-Incision Endoscopic Surgery for Lateral Neck Dissection in Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Scarless Cervical Appearence and Good Efficacy

Gasless single-incision endoscopic surgery via subclavicular approach (ESSA) is a safe and effective procedure for lateral neck dissection in patients with papillary thyroid cancer. Results showed that ESSA had comparable lymph node yield to video-assisted endoscopic surgery (VAES) and open surgery (OP), while also resulting in lower swallowing impairment scores and higher cosmetic satisfaction rates. ESSA may be a feasible choice for selected patients with papillary thyroid cancer who desire a scarless cervical appearance.