Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery: modifications for low-resource environments

Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery: modifications for low-resource environments

Minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) and parathyroidectomy (MIP) are gaining popularity in the current surgical practice. The need for specific equipment and technology is an obstacle in the low-resource environment. This article provides simple and practical guidance for surgeons practicing in lo...

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Published in:The Egyptian journal of otolaryngology Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors: Eltelety, Ahmad M., Terris, David J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01-12-2022
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
SpringerOpen
Subjects:
Blood
Blood vessels
Dissection
Endocrine
Endoscopy
Laparoscopy
Low-resource
Medical colleges
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally invasive
Ostomy
Parathyroid
Patients
Review Article
Surgery
Thyroid
Thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy
Trauma
United States > US
Endocrine
Low-resource
Parathyroid
Minimally invasive
Thyroid
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Summary:Minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) and parathyroidectomy (MIP) are gaining popularity in the current surgical practice. The need for specific equipment and technology is an obstacle in the low-resource environment. This article provides simple and practical guidance for surgeons practicing in low-resource environments to help them attain quality surgical practice, maintain patient safety, preserve available resources, and achieve the best outcomes.
ISSN:1012-5574
2090-8539
DOI:10.1186/s43163-022-00341-8