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A Prospective Trial Comparing Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) and Conventional Open Thyroidectomy
Sponsor: Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong
Summary
To determine if transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a safe and effective procedure compared to traditional open thyroidectomy. Surgical outcomes, patients' satisfaction, voice and swallowing outcomes will be assessed.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2024-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA)
Remote access thyroid surgery
Traditional Open Thyroidectomy
Open thyroidectomy via trans-cervical approach
Locations (1)
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong