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P S Samson1, F R Reyes, W N Saludares

  • 1Department of Surgery, East Avenue Medical Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Phillipines.

American Journal of Surgery
|June 1, 1997
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Outpatient thyroidectomy (OPT) is safe and effective for selected patients. This study confirms its validity, demonstrating practicality and efficacy compared to standard procedures, reducing hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Outpatient Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, is a common procedure.
  • Anatomical accessibility and low physiological impact of thyroid removal support outpatient settings.
  • Current clinical practice can be enhanced by exploring outpatient surgical models for thyroidectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and clinical validity of outpatient thyroidectomy (OPT).
  • To compare the safety, practicality, and efficacy of OPT against traditional inpatient thyroidectomy.
  • To establish OPT as a viable option for selected patients with thyroid disease.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive 12.5-year study (1982-1994) was conducted.

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  • Included a 4-year randomized trial involving 309 patients.
  • Cumulative post-trial data from 869 cases were analyzed to assess OPT outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Outpatient thyroidectomy demonstrated significant safety and practicality.
    • Efficacy of OPT was comparable to standard inpatient thyroidectomy procedures.
    • The study confirmed the successful application of OPT in a clinical setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Outpatient thyroidectomy is a valid and effective approach for carefully selected patients.
    • OPT offers benefits by precluding hospitalization and potentially increasing surgical safety.
    • The findings support the broader adoption of OPT for suitable thyroid disease cases.