100 consecutive thyroidectomies performed by a single surgeon in an upstate South Carolina teaching hospital: an outcome analysis.
An experienced surgeon in a community hospital with surgical resident participation can perform thyroid surgery safely. An outcome analysis of 100 consecutive thyroidectomies showed a 1.2% incidence of permanent recurrent nerve injury and no cases of permanent hypo-parathyroidism. Temporary hypocalcemia was common (in total thyroidectomy patients) but was easily treated with oral calcium supplementation. Total thyroidectomy is an acceptable treatment for hyperthyroidism in those patients who are unable or unwilling to receive Radioiodine ablation.
Orr
Richard K
RK
Department of Surgery, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, 101 E Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA. rick1841@yahoo.com
Patel
Viralkumar S
VS
Rousseau
C Jason
CJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019985:Benchmarking; D005260:Female; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000601:surgery; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D013022:South Carolina; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014600:Utilization Review