Bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroglossal duct cyst resection in an adolescent: a case report and literature review.

Background: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is a common congenital neck mass that is the most frequent cause of neck swelling in children. The traditional open Sistrunk procedure for TGDC often leaves a visible scar on the neck. Therefore, it is essential to consider the impact of neck scarring on the quality of life for children and adolescents.

Postoperative cerebral hemorrhage death in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism: a report of one case and literature review.

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common complication of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and parathyroid surgery (PTX) is an effective way to treat patients with severe SHPT. ESRD has multiple associations with cerebrovascular diseases. For example, the incidence of stroke in patients with ESRD is 10 times higher than that in the general population, the risk of death after acute stroke is three times higher, and the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is significantly higher.

Comparison of the Robotic Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach and Conventional Open Thyroidectomy in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Operations for pediatric thyroid nodules are more complicated, and usually lead to longer scars, which may impair life quality in the long term. Bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy (BABA RT) may provide a better alternative to conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) for pediatric thyroid nodules. Our study aimed at comparing the surgical and oncological outcomes of BABA RT and COT in pediatric patients.

A comparative study of two robotic thyroidectomy procedures: transoral vestibular versus bilateral axillary-breast approach.

Objective: To compare the surgical outcomes between the transoral-vestibular robotic thyroidectomy (TOVRT) and bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy (BABART).

Methods: A total of 99 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma but no distant metastasis were enrolled in this study from May 2020 to April 2021. Lobectomy or total thyroidectomy with central lymph node dissection were performed in all cases.

Robotic lateral cervical lymph node dissection via bilateral axillo-breast approach for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a single-center experience of 260 cases.

To evaluate the feasibility and safety of robotic lateral cervical lymph node dissection via BABA, 260 thyroid cancer patients with suspected level II, III, IV, and V lymph node metastasis were selected. The lateral cervical compartment was exposed by splitting the sternocleidomastoid muscle longitudinally, and separating between the strap muscles and the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The procedure was completed in 260 patients.

[Robotic thyroidectomy with central neck dissection using axillo-bilateral-breast approach: a comparison to open conventional approach].

Objective: To evaluate surgical outcomes and the feasibility of robotic thyroidectomy and central neck dissection (CND).

Methods: The clinical data of 40 patients of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma underwent total thyroidectomy (or lobectomy and isthmusectomy) and CND using the Da Vinci system through axillo-bilateral-breast approach in Jinan Military General Hospital of People's Liberation Army from February to December 2014 were analyzed retrospectively (robotic group). Other forty patients of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma underwent total thyroidectomy (or lobectomy and isthmusectomy) and CND by open approach were selected as the control (open group).

Clinicopathological significance of β -tubulin isotype III gene expression in breast cancer patients.

Background: The molecular classification of breast cancer mainly focuses on estrogen receptor (ER), Progesterone receptor (PgR), and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2(HER2/Neu) status detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis. The β -tubulin isotype III (TUBB3) gene was thought to be a marker of taxane resistance or cancer aggressiveness.

Methods: To evaluate the clinicopathological significance of TUBB3 expression in breast cancer patients, we measured TUBB3 mRNA levels in 92 breast cancer patients by Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and examined their correlation with ER, PgR, and HER2 status detected by IHC.

A Prospective Study to Assess the Feasibility of Axillary Reverse Mapping and Evaluate Its Effect on Preventing Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients.

Background: The axillary reverse mapping (ARM) procedure can distinguish lymphatics draining the arm from those draining the breast. It has been proposed to preserve lymphatic drainage of the upper limbs and reduce the incidence of upper limb lymphedema during breast cancer surgery. The aim of our study was to assess the feasibility of ARM in modified radical mastectomy and to evaluate its effect on prevention of lymphedema.

Robotic total parathyroidectomy by the axillo-bilateral-breast approach for secondary hyperparathyroidism: a feasibility study.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical application and superiority of the da Vinci(®) Si Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) in total parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Materials And Methods: Total parathyroidectomy was performed with the da Vinci Si Surgical System by the four-trocar axillo-bilateral-breast approach.

Identification of hub subnetwork based on topological features of genes in breast cancer.

The aim of this study was to provide functional insight into the identification of hub subnetworks by aggregating the behavior of genes connected in a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. We applied a protein network-based approach to identify subnetworks which may provide new insight into the functions of pathways involved in breast cancer rather than individual genes. Five groups of breast cancer data were downloaded and analyzed from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database of high-throughput gene expression data to identify gene signatures using the genome-wide global significance (GWGS) method.

Total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue autotransplantation as the treatment of choice for secondary hyperparathyroidism: a single-center experience.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue (30 mg) as a surgical option in secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) treatment.

Methods: From January 2008 to March 2012, 47 patients underwent parathyroidectomy. Comparisons of demographic data, symptoms, and preoperative or postoperative biochemistry were made between total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue autotransplantation group and total parathyroidectomy group.

The surgical management of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a 162-month single-center experience of 273 cases.

The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes for patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) treated at a single institution during a 162-month period and to determine which patients need aggressive treatment. Two hundred seventy-three patients with PTMC had subtotal or total thyroidectomy + prophylactic or therapeutic lymph node dissection. Clinical and histopathological characteristics of 273 patients were identified and statistically analyzed.

Harmonic focus versus electrocautery in axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer: a randomized clinical study.

Background: Electrocautery has been proven to be associated with prolonged serous drainage that might result in several complications in patients requiring axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer. We proposed that the Harmonic Focus might outperform electrocautery in axillary lymph node dissection, resulting in shorter operative times and reduced postoperative complications.

Patients And Methods: One hundred twenty-eight women with confirmed T1-3 N1-2 breast cancer were randomly assigned to undergo mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery with axillary dissection by using Harmonic Focus or electrocautery.

Harmonic focus in total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection: a prospective randomized study.

The aim of this study was to compare operating time, postoperative outcomes, and surgical complications of total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection between the no-tie technique using the Harmonic Focus and classic suture ligation for hemostasis. Fifty-four patients underwent total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection by classic suture ligation and 51 patients by the Harmonic Focus. There was obvious distinction as to the operating time between the Focus and classic group (102.

Surgical treatment of gynecomastia by vacuum-assisted biopsy device.

Background: Gynecomastia is a benign clinical condition that is the unilateral or bilateral enlargement of the male breast, but sometimes it causes serious psychological and physical stress in young men and brings about phobia of malignancy in elderly men. Minimally invasive and functional therapy represents an inevitable trend in breast surgery. We investigated the feasibility and safety of vacuum-assisted biopsy device in treating gynecomastia.

Surgical approach to internal mammary sentinel node biopsy.

Background: Internal mammary node (IMN) metastasis has a similar prognostic importance as axillary nodal involvement. However, sampling of IMN is not performed routinely.

Aims: To evaluate a simplified method for internal mammary sentinel node (IMSN) biopsy of breast cancer patients.

Eleven years of experience reveals that fine-needle aspiration cytology is still a useful method for preoperative diagnosis of breast carcinoma.

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has been used extensively for the diagnosis of breast lesions over the past 15 years. More recently, large gauge needle biopsy such as core biopsy has been used and the clinical value of FNAC has therefore been questioned. To answer this clinical question, we performed an 11-year study in which 1238 aspirates from patients with a breast lump were involved.