by drnicolasoddone | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Surgery
Discussion The technique described has the potential to be a break through in the new procedures that are being used to operate on the thyroid gland. It combines a minimal access with a scar less technique. The procedure is feasible and has already had human trials....
by drnicolasoddone | Dec 21, 2016 | Blog, Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Surgery
In this way, it would surpass the present robotic technique via a transaxillary approach as it is less invasive and it would outdate the presently utilised video assisted procedures that require a minimal incision in the neck. There have been descriptions in the...
by drnicolasoddone | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, Endocrine System, Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid surgery is by far the most common when it comes to glands in the endocrine system. There are a variety of reasons that surgeries are necessary, ranging from cancer removal to removal due to overactivity. There are three main types of surgeries conducted on the...
by drnicolasoddone | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Surgery
Abstract New approaches to thyroid surgery have been introduced in the last 25 years. These include minimal access, video assisted and robotic procedures. Some procedures have gained momentum whilst others have been left behind. We analyse a new technique that...
