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Completed N=60
Comparison Between the Axillary Bilateral-breast Approach (ABBA) and Bilateral Axillo-breast Approach (BABA) for Robotic Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma · Thyroidectomy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02768753 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Change of VAS Pain Scores for the First 24 Hours — 2.13; 2.33 score
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the therapeutic effects between the axillary bilateral-breast approach (ABBA) and bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) for robotic thyroidectomy.To explore the efficacy, safety, cosmetic results and clinical value by the two approaches.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change of VAS Pain Scores for the First 24 Hours |
2.13; 2.33 | — |
| PRIMARY Cosmetic Outcomes |
3.17; 3.90 | — |
| SECONDARY Subjective Voice |
10.27; 10.70 | — |
| SECONDARY Swallowing Evaluation |
1.23; 1.27 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- the initial surgery
- preoperative needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid cancer, and the diameter of no more than 1cm, no lateral neck lymph node metastasis
- the tumor is confined to the thyroid membrane, not invading trachea and recurrent laryngeal nerve
- intraoperative frozen section diagnosis of thyroid cancer
- the patient informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- high-frequency ultrasound preoperative tumor diameter greater than 1cm, or lateral neck lymph node metastasis in patients
- there had been a history of thyroid surgery or neck radiation therapy
- pregnant or lactating women
- with severe Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroid volume greater than II °
- coagulation disorders, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism patients
- sternal goiter.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02768753). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.