목적: Transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) has emerged as a promising scarless approach for thyroid surgery. While previous studies have focused on TORT outcomes by experienced conventional thyroid surgeons, the feasibility and safety of TORT adoption by early-career surgeons remain unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the learning curve, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction when TORT is implemented by a surgeon with limited conventional thyroidectomy experience. 방법:We conducted a retrospective analysis comparing 60 consecutive TORT cases with 60 conventional open thyroidectomy cases performed by a single surgeon with limited initial experience (12 cases) in conventional thyroidectomy. Patient demographics, operative outcomes, complications, and cosmetic satisfaction were evaluated. 결과:The mean age was significantly lower in the TORT group compared to the conventional group (46.3 ± 8.5 vs. 58.2 ± 9.2 years, p < 0.001). The mean operative time was significantly longer in the TORT group compared to the conventional group (218.2 ± 45.3 vs. 129.5 ± 38.3 minutes, p < 0.001). Temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy occurred in 6.7% (4/60) of TORT cases and 5% (3/60) of conventional cases (p = 0.695), and temporary hypoparathyroidism was observed in 6.7% (4/60) and 8.3% (5/60) of cases, respectively (p = 0.730). No permanent complications were observed in either group. Cosmetic satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the TORT group (mean VAS score: 9.2 ± 0.8) compared to the conventional group (mean VAS score: 6.8 ± 1.2, p < 0.001). 결론:This study demonstrates that TORT can be safely implemented by early- career surgeons with comparable complication rates to conventional thyroidectomy, despite requiring a longer operative time. The superior cosmetic outcomes support TORT as a viable alternative, even during the early phase of surgical experience.