Discussion on minimally invasive and cosmetic strategies for thyroid carcinoma surgery

The incidence of thyroid carcinoma is increasing. Because of the special location, patients usually have cosmetic requirements for thyroid surgery. Compared with open surgery, improved Miccoli surgery, total endoscopic surgery, radiofrequency ablation and other minimally invasive surgery have obvious advantages in cosmetology, but the surgical indications are limited. Through incision design and protection, appropriate suture materials, standard suture methods and negative pressure drainage measures, we can effectively reduce the scar formation of open surgery, and improve the cosmetic results. Preoperative individualized treatment should be formulated according to the patient’s actual situation, tumor nature, cosmetic needs, hospital conditions and other comprehensive factors. Key words: Thyroidectomy; Minimally invasive Surgical Procedures; Cosmetic; Endoscopy