Erratum to: Surg Endosc DOI 10.1007/s00464-016-4814-0

Figures 2, 3, and 4 were submitted in error. Revised Figs. 2, 3, and 4 are now included.

Fig. 2
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External view after positioning the trocars

Fig. 3
figure 3

Incisions of endoscopic thyroidectomy for treatment of substernal goiter via areola approach

Fig. 4
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Incision scars are unconspicuous and concealed (3 months after surgery)