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Defining the Thyroid-RLN Entry Triangle for Enhanced Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Exposure in TOETVA: A Retrospective Study.

J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

December 2024

Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, P.R. China.

Background: Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and parathyroid glands (PGs) are the most common and serious complications during the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA), and their exposure and protection are the most important factors affecting the operation time. Here, we report a novel anatomical landmark and surgical method to shorten the operative time and reduce the chance of injury to the RLN and PGs.

Methods: According to the different exposure methods of the RLN, patients were divided into the experimental group (from top to bottom, E-group) and the comparison group (from outside to inside, C-group), and 1:1 propensity score-matching (PSM) was performed.

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Utilizing the Ellik bladder evacuator during cystoscopic retrieval of urocystoliths in 12 dogs.

J Vet Intern Med

December 2024

North Carolina Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Background: Urocystolithiasis is a common problem in dogs; many canine uroliths are resistant to medical dissolution. Novel management options would expand, and in some cases improve, current urolith retrieval strategies.

Hypothesis/objectives: To describe a previously unreported technique by the Ellik bladder evacuator (EE) to assist in minimally invasive, cystoscopic retrieval of canine cystoliths.

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Background: Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) in patients with a parathyroid adenoma (PA) requires imaging modalities for precise localization. Parathyroid hormone assay on ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration washout, or PTH washout, can be used for this purpose. It is unclear whether PTH washout complements traditional PA localization techniques such as a sestamibi (MIBI) scan or diminishes its need.

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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of totally endoscopic thyroidectomy via the completely submental tri-hole approach and transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy without insufflation.

Methods: A total of 60 patients with thyroid tumors who were admitted to Panyu College Affiliated Hospital from August 2022 to August 2023 were collected in this study. The patients were divided into two groups, the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy group (20 cases) and the totally endoscopic thyroidectomy via the completely submental tri-hole approach group (40 cases).

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This study investigates the use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging (NIFI) as an alternative to intraoperative parathyroid hormone (ioPTH) measurement in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) due to parathyroid adenoma (PA) with two preoperative imaging examinations in agreement on the position of the altered parathyroid gland. Fifty patients who underwent minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) from March 2021 to April 2024 were enrolled. MIPs utilised both NIFI and ioPTH, comparing the time to adenoma excision with NIFI against the total surgical time, including ioPTH measurement wait time.

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Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (TA) is a minimally invasive intervention for treating benign thyroid nodules (BTNs). This meta-analysis aims to systematically compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided TA with surgery in treating BTNs. Relevant studies were identified through searching electronic databases.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is the preferred treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, but it relies on effective preoperative localization methods to identify overactive parathyroid tissue.
  • - A study compared two groups of patients—234 who had traditional MIBI scintigraphy and 163 who had FCh-PET/CT—focusing on the efficiency and outcomes of these imaging techniques leading up to surgery.
  • - Results showed that FCh-PET/CT significantly reduced imaging time by 83% and surgery time by 41% without using intraoperative hormone monitoring, suggesting it may lead to faster procedures and fewer reoperations for patients.
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[The retrospective clinical study of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism].

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi

October 2024

Sennior Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China.

To summarize and analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism (aPHPT). A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 103 patients with aPHPT admitted to the Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2012 to September 2023. The clinical characteristics, treatment modes, and prognoses of the patients were analyzed.

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Ectopic organ-associated conditions belong to the larger panel of developmental ailments, and among this challenging medical and surgical chapter, ectopic endocrine glands-related picture is mostly focused on the presence of the ectopic parathyroid and thyroid. Ectopic thyroid tissue within mediastinum (ETTM) stands for a less common ETT site; while, globally, less than 1% of the mediastinum masses are ETTM. We aim to introduce a rare case of ETTM in a senior lady to whom one-time synchronous thyroidectomy with ETT removal was successfully performed via a minimally invasive modern procedure upon cervicotomy and intra-operatory use of the Cooper thymectomy retractor.

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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) due to ectopic parathyroid adenoma is a rare case of hypercalcemia in the pediatric population. Herein, a rare case of PHPT due to ectopic intrathymic parathyroid adenoma was described in an asymptomatic 15-year-old girl who had incidental diagnosis based on laboratory abnormalities but experienced a 3-month postoperative course of persistently elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) and hypercalcemia following the initial unsuccessful parathyroidectomy operation carried out in a non-parathyroid expert center. The curative surgical treatment was accomplished only after the patient was reoperated with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) thymectomy by the surgeon experienced in parathyroid surgery with implementation of the combined imaging modalities for accurate localization of ectopic adenoma including 99mTc sestamibi (MIBI) plus neck and thoracic computed tomography (CT) and the appropriate surgical strategies including intraoperative intact PTH monitoring and frozen section diagnosis.

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We present a case of a 38-year-old male patient with symptomatic hypercalcemia secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism. After evaluation, the source of the excess parathyroid hormone was found to be an adenoma localized to the middle mediastinum. Specifically, it was located in the left paratracheal space along the lesser curve of the aortic arch.

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F-Fluorocholine-Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography (FCH PET/CT) Imaging for Detecting Abnormal Parathyroid Glands: Indication, Practice, Interpretation and Diagnostic Performance.

Semin Nucl Med

November 2024

Service de médecine nucléaire, Hôpital Tenon, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France; Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires (INSTN), Saclay, France.

Article Synopsis
  • Preoperative imaging for patients with hyperparathyroidism aids in planning surgeries, especially minimizing invasive techniques like minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIPTX), which has benefits like shorter surgery times and reduced risks.
  • FCH PET/CT scans have shown to have a high sensitivity (97%) for detecting abnormal parathyroid glands, outperforming other imaging methods, which leads to lower rates of surgery failure.
  • The article reviews the use of FCH PET/CT in diagnosing and guiding treatment for hyperparathyroidism, emphasizing its safety and effectiveness over a 12-year real-world experience supporting its use as the preferred imaging choice.
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A new approach for perioperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement to establish cure in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

Langenbecks Arch Surg

September 2024

Klinik für Endokrine Chirurgie, Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten-Herdecke, Heusnerstraße 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany.

Purpose: In this study, we analyse the possibility to omit pre-incision PTH measurement since we routinely measure it at the time of pre-surgery ambulatory admission.

Methods: A total of 435 patients were enrolled. All patients with pHPT included underwent pre-surgical PTH level assessment as part of the pre-admission preparation to surgery.

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Background: Preserving parathyroid function during thyroidectomy is crucial, but remains challenging. Real-time near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) aids surgeons in intraoperative parathyroid gland (PTG) identification. However, its role in detecting PTGs unintentionally removed during surgery is unclear.

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Article Synopsis
  • Neck lumps in the anterior neck can signal issues with the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and some may be indicative of follicular thyroid cancer, a type of malignant tumor with specific characteristics.
  • Follicular thyroid cancer is more common in iodine-deficient areas and has seen a decline in incidence, though prior radiation therapy increases its risk.
  • A case study of a 60-year-old woman revealed her long-standing neck mass as metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma, confirmed through ultrasound, which had spread to her ribs and vertebrae, yet she was followed up without complications.
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The conventional Kocher collar incision is the standard access to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Although the incision length has been significantly shortened in recent years with this approach, there is increasing interest among patients in a surgical technique without visible scars in the décolleté. Transoral endoscopic thyroid gland surgery via the vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a modern technique that can be learned relatively quickly and leaves no visible scars because it is carried out exclusively through a natural orifice (natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, NOTES).

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Article Synopsis
  • The management of thyroid conditions is changing, focusing on locoregional therapies like ablation and embolization for both benign and malignant cases.
  • An international panel of experts is prioritizing research to fill gaps in knowledge regarding minimally invasive treatments for thyroid disease, especially for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma and Stage T1b cancer.
  • The panel recommends developing registries and conducting clinical trials to study nodule characteristics and compare treatment options for large functioning nodules, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
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To explore the safety and efficacy of airless endoscopic surgery in the treatment of parathyroid diseases. By retrospective comparison, clinical treatment of 26 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of the Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University from January 2018 to January 2023 were collected. They were divided into traditional group(13 cases) and endoscopic group(13 cases) according to the surgical method.

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Surgery.

Cureus

July 2024

Artificial Intelligence Division for Simulation, Education, and Training, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, USA.

Until recently, innovations in surgery were largely represented by extensions or augmentations of the surgeon's perception. This includes advancements such as the operating microscope, tumor fluorescence, intraoperative ultrasound, and minimally invasive surgical instrumentation. However, introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into the surgical disciplines represents a transformational event.

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The use of robotic operating systems is an advancement of intelligent precision, minimally invasive surgery. It has been used in the field of thyroid surgery with satisfactory results. as played an important role in the standardization and clinical popularization of robotic surgical system-assisted thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

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Introduction: The curative treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PPH) is surgical and today it can be performed by minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and also be radioguided (RG) if a radiopharmaceutical with affinity for the parathyroid tissue that can be detected with gamma-detector probes or with a portable gamma camera (PGC) is injected.

Aim: The objective is to assess whether intraoperative scintigraphy (GGio) with PGC can replace intraoperative pathological anatomy (APio) to determine if the removed specimen is an abnormal parathyroid.

Material And Method: 92 patients underwent CMI RG--HPP with PGC after the administration of a dose of 99 mTc-MIBI.

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Early detection of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: A case report.

World J Gastroenterol

July 2024

Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University), Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China.

Article Synopsis
  • * A case study highlighted a middle-aged male who experienced recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea, leading to the early detection of MEN1 through blood tests that indicated hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia, as well as imaging studies.
  • * The diagnosis was confirmed through surgery, showing a parathyroid adenoma and a neuroendocrine tumor, emphasizing the need for clinicians to consider MEN1 in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and abnormal calcium levels.*
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Objective: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses the heat generated by a high-frequency alternating electric current, and according to Ohm's and Joule's law, the delivered current is inversely proportional to the circuit impedance. The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether tissue impedance during radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules is related to the degree of volume reduction.

Methods: This observational study included consecutive patients treated with RFA for benign thyroid nodules from February 2020 to August 2023.

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