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  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Endocrine Surgery

Background:

  • Thyroid carcinoma management often involves surgical resection.
  • Postoperative drainage management after thyroidectomy is a debated topic.
  • Optimizing surgical outcomes and patient recovery is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of no drainage versus routine drainage after unilateral thyroid lobectomy and central neck dissection for thyroid cancer.
  • To evaluate the impact on postoperative complications, patient comfort, and recovery time.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 104 patients with thyroid cancer.
  • Patients were assigned to either a no-drainage group (n=52) or a routine drainage group (n=52).
  • Outcomes assessed included drainage volume, complications, pain, quality of life (THYCA-QoL), and scar assessment (POSAS).

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in general/pathological information or major postoperative complications were observed between groups.
  • The no-drainage group experienced shorter hospital stays (2.11 vs 3.38 days) and lower hospitalization costs.
  • Patients in the no-drainage group showed significantly less cervical effusion, reduced incision exudation/numbness, and lower pain scores (VAS). Scarring (POSAS) was also lower.

Conclusions:

  • Routine drainage is unnecessary for patients undergoing unilateral thyroid lobectomy and central neck dissection for thyroid cancer.
  • Omitting drains can lead to improved patient recovery, reduced complications, and lower healthcare costs.
  • This approach enhances patient comfort and potentially improves aesthetic outcomes.