Safety and Efficacy of Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Tumor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kang, Yong-Koo; Cho, Jin-Hee; Stybayeva, Gulnaz; Hwang, Se Hwan

doi:10.3390/cancers14174230

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“…In addition, TOETVA is becoming popular worldwide because of its excellent cosmetic effects. In consensus with our previous study (10, 16), many recent studies have reported that TOETVA is comparable in safety and efficacy to conventional open surgery (3,4,17). Therefore, the implementation of ambulatory TOETVA is feasible.…”

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The ambulatory transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is safe and economical for patients with thyroid nodules

Sun

Chu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2023

Front. Endocrinol.

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BackgroundAmbulatory thyroid surgery has been increasingly performed in recent years. However, the feasibility of the ambulatory transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) has not been evaluated. We aimed to evaluate the safety, economy, and mental health outcomes of ambulatory TOETVA.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the data of patients who underwent TOETVA between March 2019 and August 2022. The procedure was performed by a skilled surgical team from the Department of Thyroid Surgery of the affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University. Patients were enrolled in the ambulatory (n=166) and conventional (n=290) groups, based on their chosen procedure. We analyzed patients’ clinical characteristics, surgical outcomes, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) scores, and hospitalization costs.ResultsOf 456 patients, 166 underwent ambulatory TOETVA and 290 underwent conventional TOETVA. No significant differences were found in clinical and surgical characteristics between the groups, including sex (P=0.363), age (P=0.077), body mass index (P=0.351), presence of internal diseases (P=0.613), presence of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (P=0.429), pathology (P=0.362), maximum tumor diameter (P=0.520), scope of surgery (P=0.850), or operative time (P=0.351). There were no significant differences in maximum tumor diameter (P=0.349), extrathyroidal tissue invasion (P=0.516), number of retrieved central lymph nodes (P=0.069), or metastatic central lymph nodes (P=0.897) between the groups. No significant differences were found in complications, including transient hypoparathyroidism (P=0.438), transient vocal cord palsy (P=0.876), transient mental nerve injury (P=0.749), permanent mental nerve injury (P=0.926), and other complications (P=1.000). Ambulatory patients had shorter hospital stays (P<0.001) and reduced hospitalization costs (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in HAM-A scores between the groups (P=0.056).ConclusionsAmbulatory TOETVA is a safe, feasible, and cost-effective procedure for selected patients. This procedure resulted in shorter hospital stays, decreased medical costs, and did not increase patient anxiety. To ensure patient safety, surgical teams must inform patients of the indications, when to seek help, and how to receive the fastest medical attention.

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confidence: 84%

The ambulatory transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is safe and economical for patients with thyroid nodules

Sun

Chu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2023

Front. Endocrinol.

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“…The absence of any cases of permanent hypoparathyroidism or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury within our study population not only corroborates the high safety standards of the procedure but also serves as a testament to the reliability of robotic assistance when wielded by well-trained surgical hands ( 16 ). This evidence reinforces the notion that robotic thyroidectomy, when performed by skilled surgeons, is not only innovative but also a reliably safe intervention, setting a new benchmark for patient teatment in thyroid surgery ( 17 ).…”

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Optimizing robotic thyroid surgery: lessons learned from an retrospective analysis of 104 cases

Wang,

Yu,

et al. 2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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BackgroundRobotic assistance in thyroidectomy is a developing field that promises enhanced surgical precision and improved patient outcomes. This study investigates the impact of the da Vinci Surgical System on operative efficiency, learning curve, and postoperative outcomes in thyroid surgery.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of 104 patients who underwent robotic thyroidectomy between March 2018 and January 2022. We evaluated the learning curve using the Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis and analyzed operative times, complication rates, and postoperative recovery metrics.ResultsThe cohort had a mean age of 36 years, predominantly female (68.3%). The average body mass index (BMI) was within the normal range. A significant reduction in operative times was observed as the series progressed, with no permanent hypoparathyroidism or recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries reported. The learning curve plateaued after the 37th case. Postoperative recovery was consistent, with no significant difference in hospital stay duration. Complications were minimal, with a noted decrease in transient vocal cord palsy as experience with the robotic system increased.ConclusionRobotic thyroidectomy using the da Vinci system has demonstrated a significant improvement in operative efficiency without compromising safety. The learning curve is steep but manageable, and once overcome, it leads to improved surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Further research with larger datasets and longer follow-up is necessary to establish the long-term benefits of robotic thyroidectomy.

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“…The safety of the procedure was the motor theme from the topic map analysis ( Figure 4B ), and it is believed that this topic will continue to be a hot topic of research in the future. Transoral robotic thyroidectomy has become popular with a wide range of surgeons over the last three years, and its safety, quality of life and effectiveness have aroused much scholarly attention ( 28 , 44 ).…”

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The global status and hotspots of research in the field of trans-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy (TOET) from 2008 to 2022

Qin

Jin

et al. 2023

Front. Surg.

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PurposeIn this study, the aim was to comprehensively analyze the current status, hotspots, and trends of trans-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy (TOET) through bibliometric analysis and by presenting the field atlas.MethodsWeb of Science Core Collection database was adopted to screen studies regarding TOET published between January 1, 2008 and August 1, 2022. The evaluation covered the criteria total number of studies, keywords, and contributions from countries/regions, institutions, journals, and authors.ResultsA total of 229 studies were covered. SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES is the largest publication in the field of TOET. The three countries that contributed the most studies were Korea, China, and the USA. The most frequently occurring core keywords in the field of TOET are vestibular approach, outcomes, experience, safety, robotic thyroidectomy, scar, video-assisted thyroidectomy and quality-of-life. The seven clusters were generated in this study: intraoperative monitoring of the laryngeal return nerve (# 0), learning curve (# 1), postoperative quality of life (# 2), central lymph node dissection and safety (# 3), complications (# 4), minimally invasive surgery (# 5), and robotic surgery (# 6).ConclusionThe main research topics in the field of TOET place focuses on learning curves, laryngeal nerve monitoring, carbon dioxide gas bolus, chin nerve injury, surgical complications, and surgical safety. In the future, more academics will focus on the safety of the procedure and reducing complications..

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Safety and Efficacy of Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Tumor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 17 publications

References 52 publications

The ambulatory transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is safe and economical for patients with thyroid nodules

The ambulatory transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is safe and economical for patients with thyroid nodules

Optimizing robotic thyroid surgery: lessons learned from an retrospective analysis of 104 cases

The global status and hotspots of research in the field of trans-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy (TOET) from 2008 to 2022

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