[Clinical study on ambulatory surgery for thyroid]

Area of Science:

• Surgical Oncology
• Endocrine Surgery
• Outpatient Procedures

Background:

• Ambulatory surgery for thyroid conditions is increasingly explored for its potential benefits.
• Evaluating the clinical value of thyroid ambulatory surgery is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the advantages and clinical value of ambulatory surgery for thyroid procedures.
• To compare outcomes between ambulatory and traditional inpatient thyroid surgery.

Main Methods:

• A cohort study comparing 66 patients undergoing ambulatory thyroid surgery with 133 control patients.
• Key metrics analyzed included operation time, bleeding, drainage, resection range, complications, hospitalization duration, cost, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Ambulatory thyroid surgery showed significantly reduced hospitalization days and costs compared to inpatient procedures.
• No significant differences were observed in operation time, bleeding, surgical complications, or re-admission rates.
• Endoscopic thyroid surgery was more frequently chosen in the ambulatory group, with less drainage and smaller resection ranges.

Conclusions:

• Ambulatory thyroid surgery is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective option for selected patients.
• It demonstrably decreases hospitalization duration and costs, offering a practical alternative.
• The choice of endoscopic thyroid surgery is compatible with ambulatory thyroid surgery.