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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Techniques for Thyroidectomy and Functional Neck Dissection.

Orhan Agcaoglu, Serkan Sucu, Safa Toprak, Serdar Tezelman

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Orhan AgcaogluDepartment of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey.
Serkan SucuDepartment of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey.
Safa ToprakDepartment of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-0544-3148
Serdar TezelmanDepartment of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgery for thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, and thyroid nodules. With the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer, understanding the anatomy and surgical techniques is crucial to ensure successful outcomes and minimize complications. This review discusses the anatomical considerations of the thyroid and neck, including lymphatic drainage and the structures at risk during thyroidectomy. Emphasis is placed on the significance of cautious dissection to preserve critical structures, such as the parathyroid glands and recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neck dissection is also explored, particularly in cases of lymph node metastasis, in which its proper execution is essential for better survival rates. Additionally, this review evaluates various thyroidectomy techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, highlighting their potential benefits and limitations. Continuous surgical knowledge and expertise updates are necessary to ensure the best results for patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

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functional neck dissectionneck dissectionthyroid cancerthyroidectomy

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PMID38610679
PMCPMC11012902

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