Bo Wang, Jia-Fan Yu, Wei Ao, Jun Wang, Xin-Yi Guo, Meng-Yao Li, Wen-Yu Huang, Chi-Peng Zhou, Shou-Yi Yan, Li-Yong Zhang, Si-Si Wang, Shao-Jun Cai, Si-Ying Lin, Wen-Xin Zhao
BACKGROUND: Robotic assistance in thyroidectomy is a developing field that promises enhanced surgical precision and improved patient outcomes. This study investigates the impact of the da Vinci Surgical System on operative efficiency, learning curve, and postoperative outcomes in thyroid surgery. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 104 patients who underwent robotic thyroidectomy between March 2018 and January 2022. We evaluated the learning curve using the Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis and analyzed operative times, complication rates, and postoperative recovery metrics...
2024: Frontiers in Endocrinology