Abstract:ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility and safety of endoscopic thyroidectomy.MethodsClinical data of 106 patients underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy in our department between Jan. 2015 and Feb. 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The endoscopic thyroidectomy was performed via anterior chest and breast approach in 62 cases and axillary approach in 44. The therapeutic effect was evaluated.ResultsEndoscopic thyroid lobectomy was successfully performed in all 106 cases. The operation time was 45 to 180 minutes with blood loss volume of 8 to 60 ml. No postoperative complications such as massive hemorrhage, injury of recurrent laryngeal nerve, superior laryngeal nerve and parathyroid gland occurred. Postoperative follow-up for 6 to 12 months showed no recurrence.ConclusionWith advantages of small incision, less bleeding and high degree of satisfaction with cosmetic results, endoscopic thyroidectomy is feasible and safe, and so is more widely accepted by patients, especially young patients.