Conventional thyroidectomy vs thyroid thermal ablation on postoperative quality of life and satisfaction for patients with benign thyroid nodules [PDF]
OBJECTIVE The complications and treatment effects of conventional thyroidectomy and thyroid thermal ablation should be compared in order to identify the best intervention for patients with benign thyroid nodules.
Hao Jin, Weidong Lin, Ligong Lu, Min Cui
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Comparison of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective To compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules (TNs) by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and
Shihui Guan, Hui Wang, Dengke Teng
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Psychological impacts of thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy in BTN patients: a prospective observational study [PDF]
BACKGROUND Thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy are effective therapeutic methods for treating benign thyroid nodules (BTNs), but the psychological impacts of these methods in BTN patients are largely unknown.
Pan Zhang+6 more
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A propensity score matching study between ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules treatment [PDF]
Purpose: Our study aims to compare ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (PMWA) and conventional thyroidectomy in benign thyroid nodules (BTN) treatment. Materials and methods: From December 2015 to December 2017, a total of 280 patients
Hao Jin+5 more
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Thyroidectomy is a classic surgical procedure used worldwide for thyroid gland excision. A study was conducted to compare the outcomes (mean operative time, drainage volume, postoperative pain and hospital stay) and postoperative
Munawar Latif Memon+3 more
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Assessing cosmetic results after conventional thyroidectomy using the EASY-EYE_C: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Purpose The incidence of thyroid cancer is relatively high, especially in young women, and postoperative scarring after thyroidectomy is an important problem for both patients and clinicians.
Lee KH+5 more
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Meta-analysis of thyroidectomy with ultrasonic dissector versus conventional clamp and tie [PDF]
Background We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the role of Ultrasonic dissector (UAS) versus conventional clamp and tie in thyroidectomy. Materials and methods We searched for all published RCT in into electronic databases. To be included in the
Sanguinetti Alessandro+12 more
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Background Use of the novel transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is increasing worldwide. Although several studies have compared safety and efficacy of TOETVA and other approaches, most focused on comparisons in the context of ...
Haiqing Sun+5 more
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Comparison of Conventional Open Thyroidectomy and Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via Breast Approach for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma [PDF]
Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Methods. Between March 2008 and March 2013, 34 patients with PTC received endoscopic thyroidectomy (endo
Zhuo Tan+6 more
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN HARMONIC SCALPEL HEMOSTASIS AND CONVENTIONAL HEMOSTASIS IN TOTAL AND SUBTOTAL THYROIDECTOMY [PDF]
A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN HARMONIC SCALPEL HEMOSTASIS AND CONVENTIONAL HEMOSTASIS IN TOTAL AND SUBTOTAL THYROIDECTOMY Mohammed Salim Mohammed*, Jasim D Saud#, Mansour Amin Mohammed$ & Mazin H Al-Hawaz@ *MB,ChB, Board Candidate.
Mohammed Salim Mohammed+3 more
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