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Modified techniques Recurrent goiter Surgery Thyroid Thyroid reoperation
In the ever-evolving landscape of thyroid surgery, one cannot ignore the ongoing debate surrounding the optimal approach for thyroidectomy. minimally invasive thyroidectomy techniques have been developed. However, there is currently no single accepted technique in minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) [1]. Proponents…
2024 1,005 reads 0 citations
Introduction Reoperation is the most challenging task in thyroid surgery because of the high risk of complications. This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of a modified thyroidectomy technique in decreasing associated complications to almost zero in recurrent thyroidectomy. Methods This single-group cohort study…
2023 1,017 reads 3 citations
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IntroductionReoperation is the most challenging task in thyroid surgery because of the high risk of complications. This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of a modified thyroidectomy technique in decreasing associated complications to almost zero in recurrent thyroidectomy.
MethodsThis single-group cohort study enrolled consecutive patients who had a recurrent thyroidectomy. The procedures were done by high-volume surgeons using a modified thyroidectomy technique, which included the following steps: 1) Preserving parathyroid glands before searching for the recurrent laryngeal nerve; 2) Expecting the recurrent laryngeal nerve in any area of the neck until it is found; 3) Initiating dissection in the suprasternal notch and moving to the tracheoesophageal groove; 4) If the nerve was not found in the suprasternal notch, the search would continue at the nerve's expected entrance to the cricoid cartilage.
ResultsIn total, 195 cases with redo thyroidectomy were enrolled in this study. Female patients (173, 88.7%) were predominant compared to males (22, 11.3%). The most common ultrasonographic finding was multinodular goiter in 138 cases (70.7%). Most of the cases underwent total thyroidectomy (160, 82%), and thyroid lobectomy was performed in 35 cases (18%). In all the cases that underwent total thyroidectomy, both recurrent laryngeal nerves were explored, and the concerned lateral recurrent laryngeal nerve was seen during the thyroid lobectomies. There was no injury to recurrent laryngeal nerves, and only 15% of the cases suffered from temporary hypocalcemia.
ConclusionRecurrent thyroidectomy without significant complications is possible when conducted by high-volume surgeons, and a modified technique is used.
Keywords Modified techniques Recurrent goiter Thyroid reoperation Thyroidectomy All subjects
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