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Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Using a New Bilateral Axillo‐Breast Approach

World Journal of Surgery · 2007 · Vol. 31(3) · pp. 601–606
Jun‐Ho ChoeSeok Won KimKi‐Wook ChungKyoung Sik ParkWonshik HanDong‐Young NohSeung Keun OhYeo‐Kyu Youn

Abstract

The BABA technique for endoscopic thyroid surgery is a feasible method of total thyroidectomy with a low rate of postoperative complications and, additionally, excellent cosmetic results. Therefore, in selected cases of thyroid cancer, the BABA endoscopic total thyroidectomy should be considered as a valid surgical option.

Thyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryVoice and Speech DisordersSympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis TreatmentsMedicineSurgeryThyroidectomyHarmonic scalpelVascular surgeryThyroidRecurrent laryngeal nerveAbdominal surgeryCardiac surgeryBlood loss

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AdenomaAdultAxillaBreastEndoscopyFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedThyroid NeoplasmsThyroidectomyTreatment Outcome
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Endoscopic right thyroid lobectomy
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