Fig. 4

Comparison of POSAS scores between the TOETVA and open surgery groups. (a) Comparison of overall OSAS scores between the open surgery and the TOETVA groups (P < 0.001); (b) Comparison of overall PSAS scores between the open surgery and TOETVA groups (P < 0.001). POSAS patient and observer scar assessment scale, PSAS patient scar assessment scale, OSAS observer scar assessment scale, TOETVA transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach.