Transoral thyroidectomy—from experiment to clinical implementation

As worldwide first group who initiated the transoral access to the thyroid we report on our personal experience and conceptual design in dealing with this innovative approach that was part of our Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS/NOTES) project which is the next step in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery. The transoral thyroidectomy is a safe method that represents a breakthrough for the patient and a paradigm shift in the history of thyroid surgery toward a scarless and hopefully also pain-free surgery.