Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thyroid surgery in the tropics.

David A K Watters1, Jack Wall

  • 1Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Melbourne and Barwon Health, The Geelong Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. davidw@barwonhealth.org.au

ANZ Journal of Surgery
|October 13, 2007
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mapping timely access to emergency and essential surgical services: The Malaysian experience.

ANZ journal of surgery·2021
Same author

State-wide outcomes in elective rectal cancer resection: is there a case for centralization in Victoria?

ANZ journal of surgery·2019
Same author

Short-term outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy in the state of Victoria: hospital resources are more important than volume.

ANZ journal of surgery·2019
Same author

Correlation between thyroidal and peripheral blood total T cells, CD8<sup>+</sup> T cells, and CD8<sup>+</sup> T- regulatory cells and T-cell reactivity to calsequestrin and collagen XIII in patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy.

Endocrine research·2018
Same author

Measuring Outcomes of Clinical Care: Victorian Emergency Laparotomy Audit Using Quality Investigator.

World journal of surgery·2017
Same author

Systematic review and meta-analysis of hepatic resection versus transarterial chemoembolization for solitary large hepatocellular carcinoma.

HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association·2017
Same journal

Virtual Care of Acute Diverticulitis: A Phase I/II Randomised Clinical Feasibility Trial.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
Same journal

Intrathyroid Parathyroid Adenoma Appearance on FCH PET/CT Imaging.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
Same journal

The Rising Demand of Emergency General Surgery: A 15-Year Study at a Metropolitan New Zealand Hospital.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
Same journal

Changing Aetiology of Perforated Peptic Ulcers: Rising Impact of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories in Western Australia.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
Same journal

The Role of Non-Technical Errors in Hip Fracture Mortality: A National Retrospective Cohort Study.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
Same journal

When Early Cholecystectomy Outpaces Capacity: Post-Decision Delay, Population Growth and Six Service Solutions From a Regional Australian Cohort Study.

ANZ journal of surgery·2026
See all related articles

Thyroid surgery in the tropics shows varied pathology, with endemic goiter and rising autoimmune diseases. Despite limited resources, safe surgical outcomes are achievable, with low complication rates comparable to developed nations.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Thyroid surgery in tropical regions often lacks subspecialist endocrine or head and neck surgeons.
  • Patterns of thyroid pathology vary, influenced by factors like endemic goiter and increasing autoimmune thyroid diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the patterns of thyroid pathology, surgical procedures, and outcomes in tropical regions.
  • To assess the safety and feasibility of thyroid surgery in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review of published English articles in Medline (1965-2004) on thyroid surgery in tropical regions.
  • Discussion incorporating authors' experience across four continents.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Endemic goiter is prevalent but often responsive to iodine therapy.
  • Autoimmune thyroid diseases (Graves', Hashimoto's) are increasing.
  • Thyroid malignancy may be more prevalent in nodules and goiters in the tropics.
  • Safe surgical outcomes are achievable, with low rates of mortality, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hematoma, hypocalcemia, and infection, even in remote hospitals.

Conclusions:

  • Thyroid surgery can be performed safely in the tropics with acceptable outcomes, even with limited facilities.
  • Surgical approach should consider local pathology and availability of lifelong thyroxine replacement.
  • Advanced thyroid cancer management is resource-dependent, with potential for unresectable cases.