Most cancers remained stable over several years of observation with the use of serial measurements
Complications from Surgery for Thyroid Cancer More Common than Previously Thought
Overall 12% of patients experienced complications specific to the surgery within a year following the procedure.
Sex-Specific Therapies for Treating Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancers
In addition to the known sex-specific cancer types, such as ovarian and prostate cancers, there are significant gender disparities in non-sex-specific cancers, such as rate of incidence and susceptibility, tumor aggressiveness, prognosis, and treatment response. A recent study published in Cancer Cell explored the molecular basis for these differences (Cancer Cell. 2016;29:711-722). Although the medical […]
High-Volume Thyroid Surgeons Have Improved Efficiency, 30-Day Outcomes
Is high-surgeon volume in thyroid surgery associated with improved surgical efficiency and 30-day outcomes, and lower hospital utilization? BOTTOM LINE High-volume thyroid surgeons are associated with improved patient safety and have the potential to contribute to organizational efficiency that may be underutilized in some settings. Background: Thyroid disorders are common, with an estimated 6.6% of […]
Surgeon Volume, Patient Community Health Status Affect Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgical Outcomes
The surgeon’s volume and the patient’s living conditions are crucial and independent factors in endocrine cancer management
Large Thyroid Nodules Carry Higher Pretest Malignancy Probability
Do large thyroid nodules have a higher pretest probability of malignancy than smaller thyroid nodules?
US Effective Initial Localization Study in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Can ultrasound replace sestamibi scans in the pre-operative evaluation of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism?
Literature Review: A Roundup of Important Recent Studies
Speech perception lower in older CI users; caseload volume predictor of thyroid surgery outcomes; younger patients with mucosal HNCA have better survival rates; CT scan use for diagnosing CRS remains steady
Scarless Surgery: The benefits and drawbacks of robotic thryroidectomy
Using robotic arms, surgeons can now remove the thyroid gland through an incision in the axilla, or armpit, thereby avoiding the large scar on the front of the neck caused by traditional thyroid surgery. The procedure offers no other benefits over the traditional approach developed a century ago by Emil Theodor Kocher, MD, according to head and neck surgeons who perform the robotic surgery. In fact, it takes longer to recover from the robotic surgery, they say, with some patients complaining of chest numbness for months afterwards.
Shifting Paradigms in Thyroid Cancer Follow-Up
What needs to be in the follow-up of certain patients who have undergone treatment for thyroid cancer? Uncertainties still exist, but change is in the air. The 2009 American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines promise to clarify at least some issues that affect practice.