The incidence of thyroid cancer has been rapidly increasing in recent years largely due to improved diagnostic methods. There is evidence to suggest that in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), active surveillance (AS) is comparable in effectiveness compared to immediate surgery (IM). We conducted a survey of Clinicians and Surgeons from Australia and New Zealand to assess the role of AS in the management of PTMC.
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