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Feasibility study of day case thyroidectomy.

Anthony Y B Teoh1, Y C Tang, H T Leong

  • 1Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SRA, China. anthonyteoh@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk

ANZ Journal of Surgery
|October 31, 2008
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Day case thyroidectomy is feasible and safe in an ambulatory surgery center, demonstrating a high discharge rate and low complication rate. This approach shows potential for reducing healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Ambulatory Surgery

Background:

  • Assessing the feasibility and outcomes of day case thyroidectomy in an ambulatory surgery setting.
  • Focus on Hong Kong's healthcare system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing thyroidectomies on an outpatient basis.
  • Determine the suitability of ambulatory surgery centers for thyroid procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients undergoing day case thyroidectomy between July 2005 and December 2006.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on benign unilobular thyroid disease and suitability for day surgery.

Main Results:

  • 98% discharge rate with an 8% complication rate in 50 patients (6 male, 44 female, mean age 45.6 years).

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  • Common complications included postoperative nausea/vomiting (24%); one case of hematoma and one recurrent laryngeal nerve injury.
  • No unplanned readmissions; three cases of unsuspected thyroid malignancy identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Day case thyroidectomy is a feasible and safe procedure in an ambulatory setting.
    • This approach does not increase patient morbidity or mortality.
    • Potential for significant reduction in hospital costs.