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A 4- to 5-cm incision was created, subplatysmal flaps were raised, and the strap muscles were mobilized. Then, the superior pole of the thyroid gland was exposed and the gland was delivered through the surgical incision, and the thyroid isthmus was divided. Finally, CLND was performed. The strap muscles were re-approximated with No.1 silk suture. The full-thickness skin was closed with interrupted monofilament.

The key difference focused on the disposal incision using aesthetic principles, which are depicted below. The incision was protected by Vaseline ointment. Excessive skin traction was avoided to prevent the injury on the skin edge. Bleeding was stanched with a low-power bipolar coagulation device. The surgical field does not have to be pulled in every direction to show the full operation field. The cervical linea alba was closed by continuous sutures with 3-0 absorbable Vicryl sutures. Interrupted sutures of 4-0 Vicryl were used to re-approximate the subcutaneous tissues. The epidermis was fixed with 3M steri-strip elastic skin closures rather than skin sutures.

With the MIA approach, a shorter incision of between 3 and 4 cm was created. The procedure used the Harmonic scalpel as an auxiliary device. First, the isthmus was divided. Second, the lower pole of the thyroid was dissected from the adipose tissue, and the inferior thyroid vessels were divided close to the thyroid gland for mobilization. The RLN and parathyroid glands were carefully dissected. Third, the superior pole of the thyroid gland was disconnected. Finally, CLND was performed. The closure procedure for the incision was similar to that for APA.

Thyroidectomies have different approaches. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the aesthetic effects of different access procedures in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC).

thyroidectomy

Xiao Ma, Doctor

One hundred twenty female patients who underwent thyroidectomy were evenly distributed into three groups: conventional access (CA), aesthetic principles access (APA) and minimally invasive access (MIA). The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was used as the assessment tool for the linear scar. After one year follow-up, the cosmetic outcomes were assessed.

A prospective study in patients with DTC at the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at Perking University Cancer Hospital (also called Beijing Cancer hospital). A total of 120 female patients who underwent surgical treatment for DTC were enrolled in the study from June 2012 to June 2014. All patients were diagnosed with DTC through preoperative fine needle aspiration biopsy pathology. These patients were individually randomly assigned (1:1:1 ratio) into the conventional access group (CA), the aesthetic principles access group (APA) or the minimally invasive access group (MIA). Lobectomy plus ipsilateral central lymph node dissection (CLND) was adopted in each patient. DTC staging was T1N0M0 or T1N1M0. The investigators retrieved the patients' information, including age, incision length, incision closure procedure, incidence of complications, and cosmetic assessment from patients' medical records. Patients with other medical diseases, such as diabetes or obesity, a smoking history, a keloid tendency, a history of radiotherapy to the head and neck, or with incomplete information, were excluded. RLN function was evaluated by electronic fiber laryngoscopy 6 months postoperatively. The follow-up time was 12.3 months. The research was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Peking University Cancer Hospital, and informed consent was obtained from all patients to publish the information/image(s) in an online open-access publication. The study was open-label with no blinding of patients, clinicians, or research staff.

These patients were individually randomly assigned (1:1:1 ratio) into the conventional access group (CA), the aesthetic principles access group (APA) or the minimally invasive access group (MIA).

Compare the Aesthetic Effect of Different Thyroidectomies

A Study to Evaluate and Compare the Surgical Outcomes, Aesthetic Effects and Incision Length of Different Access Procedures in Patients With DTC

The POSAS scale is a reliable and feasible tool for linear scar evaluation. The POSAS included the observer scale and the patient scale. The Observer Scar Assessment Scale (OSAS) score was obtained by the same observer; this scale includes 5 items graded on a 10-point scale with 1 indicating normal skin and 10 indicating the worst scar imaginable. A summary score of 5 indicates normal skin, and a summary score of 50 is the worst possible scar result. The Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) consists of 6 items. All items are graded by the patient on a 10-point scale; a summary score of 6 to 60 represents the range from normal skin to the worst imaginable scar. After scoring the items, the observer and the patients rated the overall scar appearance on a visual analogue scale corresponding to a 10-point scale.

Using ruler to measure the length of the scar, accuracy to millimeter

From incision to suture completed (record the duration from start of operation to the end of operation)

Blood loss from incision to suture completed (record the blood loss from start of operation to the end of operation)

Record the amount of the drainage from end of surgical procedure to extubation of drainage

Record the duration (days) of the drainage, from end of surgical procedure to extubation of drainage

Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute

Associate chief physician

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Iodine

Cadexomer iodine

Participants who are prescribed with Lenvatinib per approved prescribing information of lenvatinib in normal clinical practice setting.

The purpose of this post-marketing surveillance (PMS) is to observe the safety profile of Lenvima (lenvatinib) in normal clinical practice setting.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Compare the Aesthetic Effect of Different Thyroidectomies	NCT03239769	Differentiated ...	thyroidectomy	18 Years -	Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Compare the Aesthetic Effect of Different Thyroidectomies	NCT03239769	Differentiated ...	thyroidectomy	18 Years -	Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Post-Marketing Surveillance of Lenvima in Korean Patients	NCT02764554	Differentiated ...		-	Eisai Inc.
Compare the Aesthetic Effect of Different Thyroidectomies	NCT03239769	Differentiated ...	thyroidectomy	18 Years -	Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute

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