Lateral mini-incision via cervical midline approach versus traditional incision for unilateral thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Lateral mini-incision via cervical midline approach versus traditional incision for unilateral thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study

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  • Wu Xiao

  • Wei Chen

  • Yong Yang

  • Lianghua Luo

  • Hua Xu

  • July 10, 2026

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    The study compares a lateral mini-incision technique to a conventional incision for unilateral thyroid cancer resection.

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    124 patients were analyzed, with 62 in the lateral mini-incision group and 62 in the traditional incision group.

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    The mini-incision group had significantly shorter incision lengths and lower postoperative pain scores compared to the traditional group.

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    Patients in the mini-incision group reported higher satisfaction with incision aesthetics and improved cervical movement recovery.

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    The findings suggest that the lateral mini-incision approach may reduce surgical trauma and enhance cosmetic outcomes in thyroid surgery.

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Lateral mini-incision via cervical midline approach versus traditional incision for unilateral thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study

  • by Wu Xiao, Wei Chen, Yong Yang, Lianghua Luo, Hua Xu

  • July 10, 2026

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