Technical Feasibility and Setup Optimization of the HUGO RAS System for Robotic-Assisted Transaxillary Thyroidectomy: A Preclinical Study in a Porcine Model

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Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery Pub Date : 2026-07-26 DOI:10.1111/ases.70355

Byung-Chang Kim, Young-min Lee, Sookyung Kim, Won Woong Kim, Yu-mi Lee, Ki-Wook Chung, Tae-Yon Sung

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Abstract

Background

Robotic thyroidectomy has been increasingly adopted as a minimally invasive approach, with feasibility and safety established using existing robotic platforms.

Materials and Methods

We report the first experimental application of the HUGO Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system for thyroidectomy via a transaxillary approach in a porcine model.

Results

All procedural steps, from flap creation to thyroid gland dissection, were completed successfully without technical difficulties. The presumed recurrent laryngeal nerve was identified and preserved throughout the procedure.

Conclusions

This preclinical study demonstrates the technical feasibility of thyroidectomy using the HUGO RAS system. These findings support its applicability in human thyroid surgery and future clinical translation.

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机器人辅助腋窝甲状腺切除术的HUGO RAS系统的技术可行性和设置优化：猪模型的临床前研究。

背景：机器人甲状腺切除术作为一种微创方法已被越来越多地采用，利用现有的机器人平台，其可行性和安全性已得到证实。材料和方法：我们报道了HUGO机器人辅助手术（RAS）系统在猪模型中经腋窝入路甲状腺切除术的首次实验应用。结果：从皮瓣制作到甲状腺剥离，所有手术步骤均顺利完成，无技术困难。在整个手术过程中发现并保留了假定的喉返神经。结论：这项临床前研究证明了使用HUGO RAS系统进行甲状腺切除术的技术可行性。这些发现支持了其在人类甲状腺手术和未来临床应用中的适用性。

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