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Transoral Robotic Total Thyroidectomy and Bilateral Central Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

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[Total thyroidectomy: initial experience of a territorial reference center].

S Toccaceli¹, L Persico Stella, M Diana

¹Universitá degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, l Facoltá di Medicina e Chirurgia.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia

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This study details initial surgical experiences with thyroid diseases, noting a high prevalence of thyroid tumors in the region. Analysis focuses on therapeutic choices and surgical techniques for neoplasms.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Oncology
Thyroidology

Context:

The study was conducted in a region characterized by a high incidence of thyroid tumors.
Initial surgical experiences with thyroid diseases were documented from January 2006.
A total of 428 patients were examined, with 134 selected for surgery.

Purpose:

To analyze therapeutic choices and surgical techniques for thyroid diseases.
To highlight the significant percentage of thyroid neoplasms encountered.
To report the initial experience in surgical treatment of thyroid diseases in the specified area.

Summary:

Out of 428 examined patients, 134 were selected for surgery based on clinical features, hormonal profile, imaging, and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (US-guided FNAB).
Ninety-three patients underwent thyroidectomy between January and November 2006.
The analysis emphasizes the high prevalence of thyroid neoplasms in the patient cohort.

Impact:

Provides insights into the surgical management of thyroid diseases in high-tumor-prevalence areas.
Contributes to understanding the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with thyroid neoplasms.
Informs surgical strategies and patient selection for thyroidectomy in endemic regions.