Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy
Avoid neck scars with robotic facelift thyroidectomy.
When removing thyroid nodules, surgeons have traditionally made a large incision across the patient’s neck, which results in a visible scar.
But surgeons at Augusta University Medical Center are offering a novel remote-access option known as the facelift thyroidectomy that leaves no visible neck scarring.
The procedure was pioneered by David Terris, MD, a surgeon who serves as the co-director of Augusta University's Thyroid/Parathyroid Center, a referral center for patients throughout Georgia, South Carolina, the Southeast and beyond.
Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy
Avoid neck scars with robotic facelift thyroidectomy.
When removing thyroid nodules, surgeons have traditionally made a large incision across the patient’s neck, which results in a visible scar.
But surgeons at Augusta University Medical Center are offering a novel remote-access option known as the facelift thyroidectomy that leaves no visible neck scarring.
The procedure was pioneered by David Terris, MD, a surgeon who serves as the co-director of Augusta University's Thyroid/Parathyroid Center, a referral center for patients throughout Georgia, South Carolina, the Southeast and beyond.
How it Works
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts small instruments and a camera through a modified facelift-type incision behind the patient’s ear. He then carefully removes the thyroid gland through the incision.
Better Visualization. Greater Precision.
The robotic surgical system lets surgeons perform a more precise, hidden-incision procedure. It offers:
- Superior tools for dissection and removal of damaged tissue or organs
- Better magnification and visualization, which is critical when working around delicate and confined structures
Benefits Over Traditional Open Thyroidectomy
- No visible scarring