Historically, performing a contralateral thyroid lobectomy and lymph node dissection via the subclavian approach was considered challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of single-incision gasless endoscopic total thyroidectomy and central compartment neck dissection via the subclavian approach (SCA) in comparison to conventional open surgery for the treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) retrospectively.
(1) thyroid neoplasm <3.0 cm;
(2) well differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma.
(1) extrathyroidal extensions estimated in ultrasonography scan;
(2) enlarged lymph nodes in lateral neck compartment on palpation, or US scan;
(3) suspected distant metastases;
(4) previous history of neck radiation therapy and/or surgery.