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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • General Surgery

Background:

  • Thyroidectomies traditionally require inpatient stays due to concerns about bleeding and hypocalcemia.
  • Advancements in surgical techniques and patient selection may allow for safer outpatient procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of outpatient thyroidectomy compared to inpatient procedures.
  • To analyze key outcomes including postoperative hematoma, blood loss, nerve injury, and hypocalcemia.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 1460 thyroidectomies performed between 2009 and 2016.
  • Comparison of outcomes between outpatient and inpatient cohorts, including hematoma, blood loss, recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, symptomatic hypocalcemia, and emergency room visits.

Main Results:

  • Outpatient thyroidectomy was associated with lower American Society of Anesthesia scores, less blood loss, younger patient age, less extensive dissection, and fewer RLN injuries.
  • Postoperative hematomas occurred in 0.34% of outpatients and were managed safely.
  • No significant differences were observed in symptomatic hypocalcemia or 30-day postoperative ER visits between the two groups.

Conclusions:

  • Outpatient thyroidectomy can be performed safely by experienced surgeons.
  • Postoperative hematomas are manageable without life-threatening complications.
  • This approach offers a safe and effective alternative to inpatient thyroidectomy.