The transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) has demonstrated excellent cosmetic and clinical outcomes with low complication rates. In addition to a relatively steep learning curve, TOETVA offers real alternative open minimally invasive techniques. is indicated for hemithyroidectomies in patients without prior neck surgery. Technically, it involves 10-mm incision on the i...

Objective: To assess the post-operative pain in patients with platysma muscle suture versus without used for wound closure after thyroidectomy.
 Study Design: Randomized clinical trial.
 Duration: January 2020 to March 2021.
 Setting: Department of General Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi.
 Methods: A total number 68 planned primary thyroid surgery, aged ...