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This clinical pathway standardizes thyroidectomy, improving endocrine surgery efficiency. It integrates evidence-based practices for pre-, intra-, and postoperative care, enhancing patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Clinical pathwayEstancia hospitalariaHipocalcemia posoperatoriaHospital stayMorbidityMorbilidadNervio laríngeo recurrenteOutpatient thyroidectomyPostoperative hypocalcemiaRecurrent laryngeal nerveThyroidectomyTiroidectomíaTiroidectomía ambulatoriaVía clínica

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  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Surgical Quality Management

Background:

  • Clinical pathways standardize care for predictable procedures.
  • Thyroidectomy is the most common endocrine surgery.
  • Variations in practice can impact surgical effectiveness and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized clinical pathway for thyroidectomy.
  • To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of thyroidectomy procedures.
  • To provide a framework integrating evidence-based practices.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative development by Endocrine Surgery and Quality Management sections.
  • Inclusion of standard clinical pathway documents (variance tracking, assessment indicators).
  • Comprehensive review of scientific evidence for perioperative management.

Main Results:

  • A framework for standardizing thyroidectomy performance.
  • Evidence-based recommendations for antibiotic and antithrombotic prophylaxis.
  • Guidelines for preoperative hyperthyroidism management, intraoperative neuromonitoring, hemostasis, and postoperative hypocalcemia management.

Conclusions:

  • The developed clinical pathway provides a standardized approach to thyroidectomy.
  • Integration of evidence supports improved perioperative care.
  • This pathway serves as a tool to enhance surgical quality and patient outcomes.