Hybrid Endoscopic Hemithyroidectomy and Targeted Ablation for Bilateral Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Fujian Medical University
60 participants
Jun 1, 2018
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study evaluates a thyroid-function-preserving alternative to routine total thyroidectomy for bilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Eligible adults undergo remote-access gas-less axillo-breast endoscopic hemithyroidectomy with level VI dissection on the dominant side, followed by ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of a ≤7 mm contralateral focus during the same anesthesia. Outcomes include structural-recurrence-free survival, endocrine-function preservation, safety, and quality of life over 24 months.
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Interventions
Gas-less axillo-breast approach (trans-axillary + peri-areolar), carbon-dioxide-free working space, removing dominant thyroid lobe plus level VI lymph nodes; intra-operative neuromonitoring used throughout.
17-gauge internally-cooled electrode, 0.7 cm active tip, power 40 W; moving-shot technique under real-time ultrasound until hyperechoic halo fully covers ≤ 7 mm papillary microcarcinoma ≥ 2 mm from posterior capsule; same anesthesia session as surgery.
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NCT07033572