The Evolution of Thyroid Surgery in China: From Open Approach to Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Techniques
https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2025-3(35)-109-112
Abstract
The development process of thyroid surgery in China is the result of the unremitting efforts and continuous exploration and improvement of generations of thyroid surgeons. Its development process integrates traditional medical wisdom with modern technological innovation, and has undergone a leapfrog development from exploratory surgery to precision and minimally invasive surgery. Traditional thyroidectomy is performed by exposing the thyroid gland through the Kocher incision in the neck. Most patients undergoing thyroid surgery, especially young women, often care about the visible surgical scars on their necks. Recently, with the advancement of technology, surgeons have been able to perform thyroidectomy outside the neck to avoid scarring on the neck. In this article, we summarize our center’s experience in thyroid surgery to demonstrate the transition from traditional thyroidectomy to endoscopic surgery and standardized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in China.
About the Authors
He Tian-Qi
Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital
China
China
Chengdu
Xu-Liang Xia
Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital
China
China
Chengdu
Zhi-Qiang Jiang
Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital
China
China
Chengdu
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Tian-Qi H., Xia X., Jiang Zh. The Evolution of Thyroid Surgery in China: From Open Approach to Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Techniques. Medical and Biological Problems of Life Activity. 2025;(3):109-112. https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2025-3(35)-109-112
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