• Head & neck · Mar 2014

    Case Reports

    Robot-assisted Sistrunk operation via a retroauricular approach for thyroglossal duct cyst.

    • Chul-Ho Kim, Hyung Kwon Byeon, Yoo Seob Shin, Yoon Woo Koh, and Eun Chang Choi.
    • Department of Otolaryngology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
    • Head Neck. 2014 Mar 1;36(3):456-8.

    BackgroundTraditionally, simple excisions of midline neck masses were typically performed through an incision on the overlying skin causing displeasing cosmetic outcomes. From the recent demonstrations to overcome these disappointing aesthetic results from overt scars, we propose a novel approach to successfully remove lesions with satisfactory cosmetic outcomes from well-hidden scars. A detailed surgical technique is provided.MethodsA 20-year-old female patient with thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) was successfully treated via a retroauricular approach utilizing the robotic surgical system.ResultsThe operative procedure was successfully completed with no conversion to open surgery. The operative time was reasonable and there were no intraoperative complications. Videographic demonstration of the robotic-assisted surgery is included in this study online.ConclusionSurgical removal of midline neck mass (TGDC) via a retroauricular approach utilizing the robotic surgical system can be a technically feasible and safe treatment option with excellent cosmetic outcomes.Copyright © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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