Research shows long-term prognosis is unaffected by thyroid lobectomy in unilateral PTC patients, suggesting adjusted surgical approaches.
TL does not impact the long-term prognosis in unilateral PTC patients with high-volume (n ≥ 5) CLNM. Age ≥ 55 is associated with a higher risk of structure recurrence. For these patients who initially undergo TL, immediate completion thyroidectomy may not be necessary.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Lv et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: