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Patient-Perceived Long-Term Outcomes Following Retrocarotid Resection of Carotid Body Tumors: A Single-Center
Luis O Bobadilla-Rosado1, Luis H Arzola1, Heidyxer Osorio1
1Section of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, Mexico.
Background:
This study aimed to describe patient-reported long-term outcomes following surgical resection of carotid body tumors (CBTs).
Methods:
A single-center observational study. Data were obtained from post-surgical questionnaires and preoperative datasets. Three outcome categories were assessed: perceived health status, perceived quality of life, and perceived symptomatology. Statistical analysis was performed on Stata 14 software; graphics were generated in R Studio. Significance was set at P < 0.05.
Results:
A total of 158 CBTs were surgically removed using the retrocarotid dissection technique between 2010 and 2024, with 145 patients completing the post-surgery questionnaire. The overall prevalence of perceived improvement was 72.3%. Mean follow-up time was 89 (±118) months post-surgery, with a 100% disease-free survival rate. Multinomial logistic regression showed a positive correlation between longer follow-up time and improved self-reported health status (P = 0.006).
Conclusion:
These findings may help inform preoperative counseling discussions and support informed patient autonomy.
