Comparison of Conventional Open Thyroidectomy and Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via Breast Approach for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Table 2

Comparison of complications in endoscopic and open groups.

Complications	Endoscopic ()	Open ()
Temporary hypocalcaemia	0	1 (3.3%)
Transient RLN palsy	1 (2.9%)	0
Bleeding	0	0
Asphyxia	0	0
Superior laryngeal nerve injury	0	0
Subcutaneous emphysema	5 (14.7%)	0
Subcutaneous ecchymosis	15 (44.1%)	0
Tracheal fistula	1 (2.9%)	0