Table 4.
Comparison symptoms-related thyroid surgery between the TOETVA group and open surgery group at 4 weeks after surgery.
| Complications | TOETVA (n = 60) | OS (n = 61) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbness | 1.2 ± 1.1 | 1.6 ± 1.3 | 0.078 |
| Tingling | 0.4 ± 0.6 | 0.6 ± 0.7 | 0.07 |
| Cosmetic | 4.6 ± 0.5 | 4.1 ± 0.9 | 0.0001 |
| Voice impairment | 1.2 ± 1.1 | 1.6 ± 1.3 | 0.08 |
| Swallowing impairment | 1.18 ± 0.9 | 1.1 ± 1.0 | 0.09 |
| Neck movement impairment | 0.8 ± 0.8 | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.47 |
| Sloulder movement impairment | 0.6 ± 0.5 | 0.6 ± 0.8 | 0.771 |
| Physical activity reduction | 0.9 ± 0.9 | 1.1 ± 1.0 | 0.273 |
| Psychosocial impairment | 0.5 ± 0.8 | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.69 |
| VAS | 1.2 ± 1.3 | 1.4 ± 1.5 | 0.443 |
| Overall satisfaction | 4.6 ± 0.5 | 4.2 ± 0.9 | 0.002 |