Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT)

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dc.contributor.authorAbt, Nicholas. B.
dc.contributor.authorLarson, Andrew. R.
dc.contributor.authorHolcomb, Andrew. J.
dc.contributor.authorRichmond, Jeremy. D,
dc.contributor.editorFagan, Johan
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-14T12:46:23Z
dc.date.available2026-07-14T12:46:23Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-18
dc.description.abstractThere has been an evolution of various surgical approaches to thyroidectomy since the transcervical approach was adapted over 150 years ago. Both robotic and endoscopic techniques have been developed with access to the thyroid from the axilla, lateral neck, or oral cavity resulting in a hidden or less conspicuous scar 1–3. These approaches have been developed as the adverse effect of a cervical scar on quality of life has been better understood, particularly in young women. These effects are often compounded in patients with darker skins or those prone to hypertrophic scars or keloids. Central to pursuing any remote-access or “scarless” approach, there needs to be a compromise between minimal tissue disruption with a resultant visible scar (e.g. transcervical ap-proach) and extensive tissue disruption with a remote, hidden scar (e.g. remote access approach). One should keep in mind that the primary advantage of remote access thyroid surgery is to avoid a conspicuous neck scar.
dc.identifier.apacitationAbt, Nicholas. B., Larson, Andrew. R., Holcomb, Andrew. J., & Richmond, Jeremy. D. (2025). Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT). In J. Fagan. (Ed.), <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i> (pp.11). Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationAbt, Nicholas. B., Andrew. R. Larson, Andrew. J. Holcomb, and Jeremy. D Richmond. "Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT)" In <i>OPEN ACCESS ATLAS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD & NECK OPERATIVE SURGERY</i>, edited by Johan Fagan., 11. Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536.en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationAbt, Nicholas. B., Larson, Andrew. R., Holcomb, Andrew. J. & Richmond, Jeremy. D. 2025. Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT). In <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i>. J. Fagan, Ed.Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town. 11. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536 .en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Chapter in Book AU - Abt, Nicholas. B. AU - Larson, Andrew. R. AU - Holcomb, Andrew. J. AU - Richmond, Jeremy. D, AB - There has been an evolution of various surgical approaches to thyroidectomy since the transcervical approach was adapted over 150 years ago. Both robotic and endoscopic techniques have been developed with access to the thyroid from the axilla, lateral neck, or oral cavity resulting in a hidden or less conspicuous scar 1–3. These approaches have been developed as the adverse effect of a cervical scar on quality of life has been better understood, particularly in young women. These effects are often compounded in patients with darker skins or those prone to hypertrophic scars or keloids. Central to pursuing any remote-access or “scarless” approach, there needs to be a compromise between minimal tissue disruption with a resultant visible scar (e.g. transcervical ap-proach) and extensive tissue disruption with a remote, hidden scar (e.g. remote access approach). One should keep in mind that the primary advantage of remote access thyroid surgery is to avoid a conspicuous neck scar. CY - Cape Town, South Africa DA - 2025-05-18 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town ED - Fagan, Johan J1 - Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery KW - TORS, Transoral Robotic Surgery, Technique, Tonsil, Based of Tongue, Cancer, Resection LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PP - Cape Town, South Africa PY - 2025 T1 - Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT) TI - Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT) UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationAbt Nicholas B, Larson Andrew R, Holcomb Andrew J, Richmond Jeremy D. Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT). In Fagan J, editor.. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery. Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town; 2025. p.11. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43536.en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Cape Town
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Otorhinolaryngology
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.locationCape Town, South Africa
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
dc.sourceOpen Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery
dc.source.pagination11
dc.subjectTORS, Transoral Robotic Surgery, Technique, Tonsil, Based of Tongue, Cancer, Resection
dc.titleTransoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) and Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy (RFT)
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