Upgraded Bidirectional Approach Video-Assisted Neck Surgery: Endoscopic Complete Lymph Node Dissection with Craniocaudal View for Treatment of Thyroid Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiro Nakajo ◽  
Koji Minami ◽  
Yoshiaki Shinden ◽  
Tadahiro Hirashima ◽  
Hazuki Saho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Complete Lymph Node Dissection

scholarly journals Upgraded bidirectional approach video-assisted neck surgery (BAVANS) using a rigid endoscope with variable viewing direction for advanced endoscopic lymph node dissection in thyroid cancer patients

Surgery Today ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
pp. 778-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiro Nakajo ◽  
Koji Minami ◽  
Yoshiaki Shinden ◽  
Hiroko Toda ◽  
Tadahiro Hirashima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Rigid Endoscope

Abstract In 2011, we developed bidirectional approach video-assisted neck surgery (BAVANS) for endoscopic thyroid cancer surgery. BAVANS combines two different approach pathways at 180 degrees to the cervical lesion for endoscopic thyroidectomy and complete cervical lymphadenectomy. We reported previously that the cranio-caudal approach is extremely useful for endoscopic complete lymph node dissection around the trachea. In 2014, we upgraded the initial BAVANS for better maneuverability and quality of lymph node dissection. A new high-tech rigid endoscope with a variable viewing direction (EndoCAMeleon™), has enabled us to reduce the camera port in the anterior neck while keeping the easy maneuverability and the same quality of central lymph node dissection (LND) as with the initial BAVANS. Endoscopic thyroid cancer surgery is now evolving concurrently with new visual technology.

Novel Retractor for Lymph Node Dissection by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

2008 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 1036-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukio Sato ◽  
Yasuhiro Tezuka ◽  
Yoshihiko Kanai ◽  
Shinichi Otani ◽  
Shinichi Yamamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

Lymph Node Dissection in Thyroid Cancer

2009 ◽  
pp. 173-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henning Dralle ◽  
Andreas Machens
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Node Dissection
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