Endoscopic subtotal thyroidectomy: the procedure of choice for graves’ disease?

Conclusions  Although the endoscopic approach may be relatively contraindicated for large thyroid glands, endoscopic subtotal thyroidectomy
via the breast approach is a safe, feasible procedure with excellent cosmetic benefits, and it may be the procedure of choice
in carefully selected patients with Graves’ disease.

Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-008-9783-6Authors
Akira Sasaki, Iwate Medical University Department of Surgery 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka 020-8505 JapanHiroyuki Nitta, Iwate Medical University Department of Surgery 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka 020-8505 JapanKoki Otsuka, Iwate Medical University Department of Surgery 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka 020-8505 JapanToru Obuchi, Iwate Medical University Department of Surgery 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka 020-8505 JapanHideo...