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Analyzing the ATA statement on outpatient thyroidectomy using the NSQIP database
Cheng Ma1, Christopher Dodoo1, Eyas Alkhalili1
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, 2000B, Transmountain Rd B400, El Paso, TX, 79911, USA.
Introduction:
The aim of this study is to examine the outcomes of outpatient thyroidectomy per the American Thyroid Association (ATA) statement on this procedure using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) database.
Methods:
A retrospective study using NSQIP database (2016 2017) comparing outpatient (OP) and inpatient (IP) thyroidectomies based on the ATA statement.
Results:
There were 382 inpatient and 628 outpatient thyroidectomies. A vessel sealing device and intraoperative nerve monitoring were more commonly used in OP group. Drain use was less common in OP group. There was no difference in the rate of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, neck hematoma, or postoperative hypocalcemia within 30 days after surgery. IP group had a higher rate of readmissions (3.4% vs 1.8%, p = 0.004). Logistic regression showed OP surgery was associated with a lower risk of readmission OR 0.38 (CI 0.15-0.97; p = 0.04).
Conclusion:
The ATA criteria can be used to identify good candidates for outpatient thyroidectomy.
