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Michael Vaiman¹, Andrey Nagibin, Julian Olevson

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Assaf HaRofeh Medical Center-Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin, Israel.

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Complications after thyroid surgery for multinodular goiter are similar for total and subtotal thyroidectomy. However, completion thyroidectomy significantly increases complication rates compared to initial procedures.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
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Otolaryngology

Background:

Multinodular goiter (MNG) is a common thyroid condition requiring surgical intervention.
Thyroidectomy is the primary treatment for symptomatic MNG, with various surgical approaches available.
Understanding postsurgical complication rates is crucial for patient management and surgical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare postsurgical complication rates between primary total thyroidectomy (TT) and subtotal thyroidectomy (ST) for MNG.
To evaluate complication rates associated with completion thyroidectomy after initial ST or hemithyroidectomy (HT).

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 7123 thyroidectomy cases (TT, ST, HT) performed between 1990 and 2007.
Follow-up assessments focused on recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, permanent hypoparathyroidism, MNG recurrence, and neoplasm development.
Comparison of complication rates between primary operations and reoperations for completion thyroidectomy.

Main Results:

No significant difference in permanent RLN injury or hypocalcemia was observed between primary TT and ST.
Complication rates for recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and permanent hypocalcemia were significantly higher after completion thyroidectomy compared to primary procedures.
MNG recurrence necessitating completion thyroidectomy occurred in 877 patients.

Conclusions:

Primary total and subtotal thyroidectomies for MNG exhibit comparable complication profiles.
Completion thyroidectomy is associated with substantially higher risks of complications, including nerve injury and hypocalcemia.
High rates of reoperation underscore the importance of considering long-term outcomes in surgical planning for MNG.