11/09/2025
Surgical Approaches to Thyroid Gland: Is Robotic Surgery Better? | Dr. Sandeep Nayak |
This video provides an insightful overview of the different surgical approaches to thyroid gland removal, emphasizing the evolution from traditional to modern techniques. The speaker explains that just as a traveler has multiple transport options to reach a destination, surgeons have several approaches to access the thyroid gland: open surgery, endoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery. Open surgery is the oldest and most conventional method, in practice for over 100 years. Endoscopic and robotic surgeries are newer methods developed primarily to avoid visible scars on the neck. Robotic surgery, in particular, offers enhanced precision due to its advanced 3D vision and wrist-like instrument movements, which help preserve crucial structures during surgery. Over 150 robotic thyroid surgeries performed by the speaker have demonstrated that robotic techniques can improve surgical quality compared to open methods. Ultimately, the choice of approach balances the benefits and drawbacks of each technique, with robotic surgery emerging as a highly effective option that increases surgical precision and patient outcomes, while minimizing visible scarring.
