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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 9/2008

01-09-2008 | Letter

A simple method for determining an optimal incision for minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy

Authors: Gui-Zhou Xiao, Li Gao

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 9/2008

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In the past few years, minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has been widely used for the treatment of thyroid disease [1‐3]. The MIVAT procedure is characterized by a single access of 1.5 to 2 cm in the middle area of the neck. This minimal invasive approach has the advantages of less postoperative pain and better cosmetic results. …
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Metadata
Title
A simple method for determining an optimal incision for minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy
Authors
Gui-Zhou Xiao
Li Gao
Publication date
01-09-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 9/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-008-9972-2

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