Why the study?
Is minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy safe and feasible in selected patients?
Population
336 patients with thyroid volume <15 ml, nodules not exceeding 3.5 cm in diameter, and an absence of…
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Supports MIVAT consideration in selected patients; leaves open confirmation of benefits versus standard thyroidectomy in randomized trials.
Is minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy safe and feasible in selected patients?
MIVAT is a safe and feasible option for selected patients undergoing thyroidectomy, offering potential cosmetic advantages.
Miccoli et al. (2002) studied this question.
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