Innovative trends in surgery: a robotic approach to retrotracheal goitre

Czech version

Authors: D. Adamica ^1,2; M. Mitták ^1,2; L. Čierna ^1,2; M. Kepičová ^1,2; L. Tulinský ^1,2
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgická klinika Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava, Česká republika ¹; Katedra chirurgických studií, Lékařská fakulta, Ostravská univerzita, Ostrava, Česká republika ²
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2023, roč. 102, č. 11, s. 433-436.
Category: Case Report
doi: https://doi.org/10.33699/PIS.2023.102.11.433–436

Overview

The retrotracheal form is a rare variant of retrosternal goitre. The incidence is low, representing approximately 4% of all retrosternal goitres. The traditional approach to the treatment of this type of pathology is the cervical approach combined with high thoracotomy. Recently, however, new methods and technologies have begun to emerge that also open new possibilities for the surgical management of these conditions. The aim of this case report was to present the potential of a video-robotic approach in the treatment of retrotracheal goitre. The authors have successfully used this innovative method in the treatment of retrotracheal lesions, bringing hope for more effective and less invasive surgical interventions in this difficult-to-access area.

Keywords:

robotic surgery – Thyroid – Minimally invasive surgery – retrotracheal goitre

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Perspectives in Surgery

2023 Issue 11