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Abstract
Background  Endoscopic surgery for thyroid nodules is used by many endocrine surgeons. The present study reviews our experiences with
endoscopic thyroidectomy using bilateral breast areola and ipsilateral axillary (BBIA) approach to evaluate its safety and
feasibility.

Methods  From June 2003 through November 2007, the study group was comprised of 68 consecutive patients with benign thyroid nodules
(66 women; mean age, 33.28 ± 10.3 (range, 15–72) years). A detailed description of the surgical technique is provided.

Occult lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) can be detected by sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy, but studies in larger patient cohorts undergoing complete central neck dissection may be required to assess the diagnostic accuracy of SLN.

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Abstract
Background  Hürthle cell neoplasms (HCNs) are rare tumors of the thyroid gland. The definitive treatment for Hürthle cell carcinoma (HCC)
is total thyroidectomy, while thyroid lobectomy is adequate for Hürthle cell adenoma (HCA). However, differentiating HCC from
HCA either before or during surgery is a challenge. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that predict malignancy
in patients with HCN.

Methods  Between May 1994 and January 2007, 1,199 patients underwent thyroid surgery at an academic medical center. Medical records

Abstract
Purpose  New hemostatic technologies (NT) are often employed in thyroid surgery in the effort to reduce operating time and complications.
The aim of this study is to compare three different hemostatic techniques.

Methods  This is a prospective randomized study. There were 150 patients, aged 56 ± 14 years, randomized for total thyroidectomy with
conventional technique (CT), Ligasure vessel sealing system (LI) or Harmonic Scalpel (HS) at the university surgical department.

Abstract
Background  Elevated thyroglobulin (Tg) levels post surgery are associated with disease recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
The aim of this study is to determine which clinicopathological factors influence Tg elevation following surgery and radio-iodine
ablation (RAI) for PTC.

Methods  A retrospective study of consecutive patients undergoing total thyroidectomy and RAI for PTC was carried out. Prophylactic
central neck dissection (CND) was performed if the diagnosis of PTC was made preoperatively. Lateral neck dissection (LND)

Abstract
Background and Aim  During recent years, more radical surgery for thyroid disease, i.e., total instead of subtotal resection, has been evident.
Results following this strategy on national levels are scarce.

Materials and methods  From 2004 to 2006, 26 Scandinavian Departments registered 3,660 thyroid operations in a database. Risk factors for complications
were analyzed with multiple logistic regression.

Thyroid Jul 2008, Vol. 18, No. 7: 721-727.

Background: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) affords comparable safety and efficacy as to the open conventional surgery in dealing with patients with small thyroid nodules. ... (Source: Thyroid)  MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed.

Thyroid Jul 2008, Vol. 18, No. 7: 729-734.

Background: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is usually treated medically; however, thyroidectomy is sometimes indicated. Thyroiditis can make thyroid dissection more difficult and possibly increase the risk of surgical complications. The aim of this study was to ... (Source: Thyroid)