A Prospective Trial Comparing Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) and Conventional Open Thyroidectomy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Suspicious Malignant Thyroid Nodule
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Benign thyroid nodule less than 4cm
* Suspicious malignant thyroid nodule less than 2cm, suitable for transoral endoscopic surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under 18 years old
* Contraindication to general anaesthesia
* Vulnerable population (e.g. Cognitive impairment, …
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