VIDEOSURGERY AND OTHER MINIINVASIVE TECHNIQUES, v. 15, no. 1, page. 245-248
Abstract
Introduction: A trend towards robotic scarless surgery using remote site incisions has developed in head and neck surgery for better cosmetic outcomes. We have carried out robot-assisted excision of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) by a postauricular facelift approach to avoid visible scars in the central neck related to the trans-cervical Sistrunk operation.
Aim: To evaluate the technical feasibility and safety of robot-assisted excision of TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach.
Material and methods: Six patients who underwent robot-assisted excision of TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach were analyzed.
Results: The robotic procedures were done successfully in all patients, without any conversion to a trans-cervical approach or incomplete removal of the lesions. In terms of cosmetic satisfaction, three patients were "very satisfied" and three were "satisfied".
Conclusions: Robot-assisted Sistrunk operations for TGDC by a postauricular facelift approach are feasible and safe and yield excellent postoperative cosmesis.