Figure 1From: Comparative study comparing endoscopic thyroidectomy using the axillary approach and open thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid microcarcinomaOperative view of ipsilateral axillary approach endoscopic thyroidectomy. Two trocars (5mm and 10mm) are inserted through axillary incisions. CO2 gas is insufflated via one 10-mm trocar, and the 10-mm rigid endoscope is inserted via this trocar.Back to article page