TY - JOUR AU - Wu, Che-Wei AU - Rizzo, Antonio Giacomo AU - Bartolo, Vincenzo AU - Pergolizzi, Francesca Pia AU - Marullo, Massimo AU - Cancellieri, Antonino AU - Melita, Giuseppinella AU - Catalfamo, Antonina AU - Dionigi, Gianlorenzo PY - 2018 TI - Energy based devices for transoral thyroidectomy JF - Annals of Thyroid; Vol 3 (February 2018): Annals of Thyroid Y2 - 2018 KW - N2 - Instruments [energy based devices (EBDs)] that utilize energy to divide tissue with inappreciable bleeding serve surgical procedures. EBDs erroneous use increase morbidity [recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), injury]. This article reviews different EBD in terms of their possible application for transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). Endocrine surgeon skills and perfect judgment on EBD proprieties are essential elements for safe use. Furthermore, surgeons should evaluate carefully if certain EBD is indicated for TOETVA. UR - https://aot.amegroups.org/article/view/3998