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Vaninder K Dhillon¹, Jonathon O Russell¹, Mai G Al Khadem¹

¹Division of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

|November 17, 2017

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Informed consent for thyroid surgery requires detailed patient communication regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives. This review covers modern surgical approaches and technologies like intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) for comprehensive understanding.

Keywords:

Preoperative information intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM)thyroid surgery

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Oncology
Patient Communication

Background:

Current medical literature lacks detailed preoperative information for informed consent in thyroid surgery.
Technological advancements and remote access methods necessitate enhanced communication of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Informed consent is crucial for patient understanding and decision-making in thyroid surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of information required for informed consent in thyroid surgery.
To detail the indications, risks, benefits, and alternatives of thyroidectomy.
To incorporate new guidelines and technologies, such as intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM), into the informed consent process.

Main Methods:

Review of current medical literature on thyroid surgery and informed consent.
Analysis of indications, risks, benefits, and alternative approaches to thyroidectomy.
Examination of advanced technologies, including intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM), and their impact on informed consent.

Main Results:

Thyroid surgery involves specific risks and benefits that must be clearly communicated.
Various surgical approaches exist, each with unique considerations.
Advanced technologies like IONM offer potential benefits but also require specific patient counseling.

Conclusions:

Detailed informed consent is essential for modern thyroid surgery.
Patients need comprehensive understanding of surgical options, risks, benefits, and new technologies.
This review provides a framework for achieving thorough preoperative patient understanding.