Comparing a new endoscopic thyroid surgery method to traditional open surgery for thyroid cancer
Single-Incision Gasless Endoscopic Total Thyroidectomy Via Subclavian Approach Versus Open Surgery for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
This study tests a new less invasive surgery for thyroid cancer to see if it is safer and helps patients recover faster compared to traditional open surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06592755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of a single-incision gasless endoscopic total thyroidectomy via the subclavian approach for patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, comparing it to conventional open surgery. The research is observational and retrospective, focusing on patients with thyroid neoplasms smaller than 3.0 cm and well-differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of this minimally invasive technique in treating thyroid cancer while minimizing complications and recovery time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with well-differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma and thyroid neoplasms smaller than 3.0 cm.
Not a fit: Patients with extrathyroidal extensions, enlarged lymph nodes, suspected distant metastases, or a history of neck radiation therapy and/or surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to less invasive surgery options for patients with thyroid cancer, resulting in quicker recovery and fewer complications.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promising results with minimally invasive techniques in thyroid surgery.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * (1) thyroid neoplasm \<3.0 cm; * (2) well differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) extrathyroidal extensions estimated in ultrasonography scan; * (2) enlarged lymph nodes in lateral neck compartment on palpation, or US scan; * (3) suspected distant metastases; * (4) previous history of neck radiation therapy and/or surgery.
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lin
- Email: linpliang3@mail.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: 0086-020-34071439
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.