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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy
Published on: May 12, 2023
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Patients' obesity is linked to prolonged thyroidectomy operative time
Ben Eliachar1, Ohad Ronen2,3
1Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel.
Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|July 2, 2025
Summary
Obesity is linked to longer thyroidectomy surgery times and extended hospital stays. This highlights the need to consider body mass index (BMI) in surgical planning for patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
Area of Science:
- Surgical outcomes and patient factors
- Endocrinology and metabolic disorders
Background:
- Obesity is a growing global health concern.
- It may impact surgical procedure outcomes, including thyroidectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and thyroidectomy surgical duration.
- To examine the relationship between BMI and length of hospital stay after thyroidectomy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 232 thyroidectomy patient records from 2016-2022.
- Statistical methods including t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analyses were employed.
- Patients were stratified into BMI categories to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- Obese patients experienced significantly longer thyroidectomy surgery durations (average 10 min longer than normal weight).
- Overweight and obese patients had significantly extended hospital stays (average 0.9 days longer than normal weight).
Conclusions:
- Obesity is associated with prolonged surgical time and hospital stay in thyroidectomy patients.
- Incorporating BMI into surgical planning and patient management is crucial.
- Further research should explore specific factors contributing to these prolonged outcomes in obese individuals.
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