Quality of life and cosmetic result of single-port access endoscopic thyroidectomy via axillary approach in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

摘要: Background Endoscopic thyroidectomy for minimally invasive thyroid surgery has been widely applied in the past decade. The present study aimed to evaluate effects of single-port access transaxillary totally endoscopic on postoperative outcomes and functional parameters, including quality life cosmetic result patients with papillary carcinoma (PTC). Patients methods Seventy-five PTC who underwent via a approach were included (experimental group). A total 123 subjected conventional open served as control group. health-related satisfaction assessed postoperatively. Results mean operation time was significantly increased experimental physiological functions social two groups remarkably augmented after 6 months surgery. However, there no significant difference scores speech taste between at indicated 1 month months. In addition, appearance, role-physical, bodily pain, general health group better than those Conclusion is safe feasible treatment PTC. subjects this technique have good perception their state are likely participate activities. It worthy being clinically used