Is male sex a barrier to transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy? A comparative study of surgical outcomes

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) presents technical challenges in male patients because of their anatomical characteristics. However, the impact of sex on clinical outcomes following TOETVA remains unclear.

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change for audiologists or hearing specialists; this article is entirely outside the scope of audiology.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

This article is not relevant to the audiology field and carries no significance for hearing health professionals or researchers.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Comparative study examines sex-based differences in outcomes for transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy (TOETVA).
02TOETVA is a minimally invasive thyroid surgery performed through the mouth.
03Article has no connection to audiology, hearing loss, or hearing-related conditions.
04Published in Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research (doi: 10.4174/astr.2026.111.3.133).

✦ Research metadata ✦

PMID: 42741791
DOI: 10.4174/astr.2026.111.3.133.
Journal: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
Publication type: research_article
Evidence level: 2b
Population: Patients undergoing transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the vestibular approach (TOETVA), compared by sex
Intervention: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via vestibular approach (TOETVA) in male patients
Comparator: Female patients undergoing TOETVA

Primary outcomes

Surgical outcomes by sex in TOETVA

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