Scar satisfaction assessment after conventional thyroidectomy: follow-up results [PDF]
Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica, 2021 SUMMARY Objective With the introduction of remote access thyroidectomy questions regarding patient satisfaction after trans-cervical thyroidectomy has been raised in several publications.
Puthen Veetil Pradeep
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Comparison of cosmetic outcomes between remote‐access and conventional thyroidectomy: A review of the current literature [PDF]
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2023 Objective The pursuit of an esthetically pleasing scar following open thyroid surgery has led to the development of endoscopic thyroidectomy through remote incisions placed in several locations outside the neck.
Anna Kasouli +5 more
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Indocyanine green angiography-guided thyroidectomy versus conventional thyroidectomy for preserving parathyroid function: study protocol for a randomized single-blind controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 IntroductionAngiography with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence performed before thyroidectomy would allow identification of the vascularization of parathyroid glands, maximizing efforts for preserving functioning glands intraoperatively. The rationale
Pablo Moreno-Llorente +7 more
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Comparison of Quality of Life between Patients Undergoing Submental Endoscopic Thyroidectomy and Conventional Thyroidectomy: A Prospective Controlled Clinical Trial. [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2022 The objectives of this study were to compare the surgical outcomes and quality of life between patients undergoing submental endoscopic thyroidectomy and those undergoing conventional thyroidectomy. The surgical outcomes and quality of life were recorded.
Piromchai P.
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Conventional thyroidectomy: what is the impact of the scar on the lives of operated patients? [PDF]
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021 Background: This study was aimed at investigating the aesthetic impact of scars on the lives of patients who undergo conventional thyroidectomy. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on a retrospective analysis of 98 electronic ...
Gustavo Henrique Pereira Boog +2 more
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Cervical scar satisfaction post conventional thyroidectomy. [PDF]
Gland Surg, 2019 Background Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed procedure with large centres performing thousands of thyroid surgeries per year. The traditional Kocher mid-cervical incision has been the standard approach to thyroidectomy since the late 1870s with ...
Felix C, Russell JO, Juman S, Medford S.
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Comparison of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach and conventional open surgery in the treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma: A retrospective study and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 BackgroundThe feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach (ETCA) remains controversial. This study was conducted by combining our clinical data with the data obtained from a systematic review literature search to examine the ...
Yuquan Yuan +21 more
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Patient's Scar Satisfaction after Conventional Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. [PDF]
J Pers Med, 2023 Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the most frequent endocrine neoplasm. Its treatment is based on surgery with consequent impact on patients’ quality of life (QoL) and aesthetic implication.
Campagnoli M +6 more
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Comparison of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach and open conventional thyroidectomy regardıng inflammatory responses, pain, and patient satisfaction: a prospective study. [PDF]
Front Surg, 2023 Introduction The application of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is becoming widespread throughout the world. We primarily aimed to evaluate the severity of surgical trauma in TOETVA and conventional open thyroidectomy (COT)
Ünlü MT, Aygun N, Serin E, Uludag M.
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Radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules: prospective cost-effectiveness analysis in comparison to conventional thyroidectomy. [PDF]
Arch Endocrinol Metab, 2021 Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the total costs of surgery and radiofrequency (RF) ablation for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
Schalch MS +5 more
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