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New thyroid nodule study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Sydney
2009 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com) -- New research, 'Management of hyperfunctioning single thyroid nodules in the era of minimally invasive thyroid surgery,' is the subject of a report. "Both surgical excision and radioiodine ablation are effective modalities in the management of hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules. Minimally invasive thyroid surgery (MITS) using the lateral mini-incision approach has previously been demonstrated to be a safe and effective technique for thyroid lobectomy," scientists in Sydney, Australia report. "As such MITS may offer advantages as a surgical approach to hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules without the need for a long cervical incision or extensive dissection associated with formal open hemithyroidectomy. The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and efficacy of MITS for the treatment of hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules. This is a retrospective case study. Data were obtained from the University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit Database from 2002 to 2007. There were 86 cases of hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules surgically removed during the study period, of which 10 (12%) were managed using the MITS approach. The ipsilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve was identified and preserved in all cases with no incidence of temporary or permanent nerve palsy. The external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve was visualized and preserved in eight cases (80%). There were no cases of postoperative bleeding. There was one clinically significant follicular thyroid carcinoma in the series (10%). In nine of 10 cases (90%) normalization of thyroid function followed surgery. MITS is a safe and effective procedure, achieving the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure with minimal morbidity," wrote C. Tan and colleagues, University of Sydney. The researchers concluded: "As such it now presents an attractive alternative to radioiodine ablation for the management of small hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules." Tan and colleagues published their study in ANZ Journal of Surgery (Management of hyperfunctioning single thyroid nodules in the era of minimally invasive thyroid surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2009;79(5):386-9). For more information, contact C. Tan, University of Sydney, University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Publisher contact information for the ANZ Journal of Surgery is: Blackwell Publishing Inc., 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148, USA. Keywords: Australia, Sydney, Endocrine, Lobectomy, Surgery, Thyroid Nodule. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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