
6TH CONGRESS OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOCIETY OF THYROID SURGERY (APTS 2026)
9 - 11 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
8TH SOHNSS ENT CONGRESS
11 - 12 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
Strengthening Global Collaborations for Equitable Care
Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop
Ultrasound & Thyroid Ablation Workshop
PRE-CONGRESS
8 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (Vestibular Approach) (TOETVA) represents one of the most exciting advances in minimally invasive endocrine surgery, offering a truly scarless option for patients while maintaining oncological safety and surgical precision. This cadaveric workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the TOETVA technique through immersive hands-on experience. Participants will learn directly from distinguished international and local experts who have extensive experience in performing and teaching this approach. The workshop will combine focused lectures, live demonstrations, and cadaveric dissections to bridge the gap between theory and operative execution in a safe, guided environment.

Workshop Director
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles, indications, and contraindications of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy (vestibular approach).
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Familiarise themselves with the anatomical landmarks and key steps involved in TOETVA.
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Gain practical experience in trocar placement, subplatysmal flap creation, and dissection techniques on cadaveric models.
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Recognise potential complications and strategies for their prevention and management.
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Appreciate the patient selection criteria, perioperative workflow, and instrumentation required for safe implementation.
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Engage in discussions with expert faculty on surgical tips, pitfalls, and best practices for starting a TOETVA program in their own institutions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Endocrine/General/ENT surgeons with an interest in endocrine or minimally invasive surgery
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Head and neck surgeons and surgical oncologists performing thyroid or parathyroid surgery
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Surgical residents and fellows seeking exposure to emerging techniques in scarless thyroid surgery
FACULTY
PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 2026
Programme schedule follows Singapore Time (GMT+8)
08:00 - 08:30
REGISTRATION
08:30 - 08:50
INTRODUCTION AND INDICATIONS FOR TRANSORAL THYROIDECTOMY (TOETVA)
08:50 - 09:10
STEPS OF TRANSORAL THYROIDECTOMY
09:10 - 09:30
TIPS & TRICKS IN TOETVA INCLUDING NERVE MONITORING
09:30 - 09:50
TIPS ON STARTING A TRANSORAL THYROIDECTOMY PROGRAMME
09:50 - 10:10
ROBOTIC TOETVA
10:10 - 11:00
COFFE / TEA BREAK
11:00 - 12:00
SETUP AND DEMONSTRATION OF TOETVA (CADAVERIC)
12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH
13:00 - 16:00
CADAVERIC DISSECTION
15:00 - 15:30
COFFEE / TEA BREAK
16:00
CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION
16:30
END
This programme is correct as of the latest update and may be modified without prior notice.











