Thyroidectomy via an infraclavicular open scar-concealing approach (TICOSCA): A novel open technique with early clinical experience

Key Points

• The aim is to introduce a new technique for thyroidectomy that minimizes visibility of scars while maintaining surgical efficacy.
• Described a novel open technique for thyroidectomy using an infraclavicular approach.
• Relocated the incision to an area concealed by clothing.
• Maintained standard principles of conventional open thyroidectomy.
• The infraclavicular approach preserves the effectiveness of thyroidectomy.
• Potentially fewer visible scars compared to traditional methods.