Thermal ablation vs. conventional neck dissection for recurrent low-burden lymph node metastasis in thyroid cancer: a dual-center retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the effectiveness of thermal ablation and conventional neck dissection in treating recurrent low-burden lymph node metastasis in thyroid cancer.
• Dual-center retrospective cohort study design
• Comparison between thermal ablation and conventional neck dissection
• Strict selection criteria for patient eligibility
• Thermal ablation shows non-inferior oncological efficacy compared to conventional neck dissection
• Offers minimally invasive treatment options
• Demonstrates improved procedural efficiency and quality of life for patients