ArticleJournal of the Endocrine Society2021
Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Laser Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Results of 10-Year Follow-Up in 171 Patients.
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- The long-term effects of thermal ablation for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European radiology · 2025Pooled it
- Long-term clinical outcomes of thermal ablation for benign thyroid nodules and unresolved issues: a comprehensive systematic review.La Radiologia medica · 2025Pooled it
- Thermal Ablation as a Non-Surgical Alternative for Thyroid Nodules: A Review of Current Evidence.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Laser ablation for the treatment of nonfunctioning benign thyroid nodules: a single center, 10-year retrospective study.Endocrine · 2025Article
- Impact of Thyroid Arterial Embolization on Clinical and Biochemical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Nodular and Multinodular Goiter.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2025Article
- Clinical study on the impact of microwave ablation energy on the treatment efficacy of benign thyroid nodules.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Efficacy of echolaser smart interface-guided laser ablation in volume reduction of symptomatic benign thyroid nodules.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
- The Role of Laser and Microwave in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2024Review
- Current role of interventional radiology in thyroid nodules.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Review
- Laser Ablation for Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules - A Mini-Literature Review.Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2024Review
- General Principles for the Safe Performance, Training, and Adoption of Ablation Techniques for Benign Thyroid Nodules: An American Thyroid Association Statement.Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association · 2023Article
- ["Leverage pry-off method" for effective prevention of thermal injury during microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2023Article
- Outcomes of laser-induced thermotherapy for thyroid nodules at the West Vascular Center, Ukraine.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
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Abstract
contextPercutaneous, ultrasound-guided laser ablation is effective in nodular thyroid disease.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term (10-year) efficacy and safety of laser ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
methodsFrom 2009 to 2010, 171 patients received a single session of laser ablation. Evaluation of nodule volume was performed before treatment, at 6 months, and every year.
resultsTechnique efficacy was achieved in 92% of patients at 1 year. Median nodule volume significantly decreased from 16.7 mL (range, 11.0-97.0 mL) at baseline to 5.0 mL (range, 4.1-32.0 mL) at 1 year, a volume reduction ratio (VRR) of 68%. The benefit of the treatment was durable (
conclusionPercutaneous, ultrasound-guided laser ablation of benign thyroid nodules provides long-term benefits and the treatment is well tolerated.
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