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- This book is open access, which means that everyone has free and unlimited access
- Suggests advanced strategies for prevention of postoperative complications
- Presents the latest technological advancements in thyroid surgery
- Provides a comprehensive coverage of topics with an approach oriented to practice
This open access book on thyroid surgery has been authored by an international team of contributors who present a comprehensive understanding of both benign and malignant thyroid disorders. It also outlines an interdisciplinary approach to their surgical management that reflects the latest changes in surgical techniques. The book reviews the most up-to-date literature available on thyroid surgery and presents it in a concise manner for use in clinical practice. For each thyroid disorder, the book covers etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and localization procedures, as well as surgical and non-surgical treatment options. The operating techniques and postoperative management are explained in detail, while the benefits, risks, controversial issues, and cost-effectiveness of each approach are reviewed. To aid in the understanding of complex information, the book features drawings and photographs. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book includes tables and diagrams that highlight best practices and current guidelines, as well as self-assessment material at the end of each section. It serves as an ideal resource for all levels of surgical experience, from a practical reference for endocrine surgeons to a perfect companion for students and residents. Table of Contents- History of Thyroid Surgery
- General Preoperative Workup, Informed Consent, Antibiotic Prophylaxis, and Anesthesia in Thyroid Surgery
- Non-Neoplastic and Indeterminate Thyroid Lesions
- Suspected Malignancy and Malignant Thyroid Tumors
- Retrosternal, Forgotten, and Recurrent Goiter
- Conventional Open Thyroidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy
- Cervical Lymphadenectomy in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Robot-Assisted Transaxillary Thyroidectomy
- Robotic Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach
- Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach: Lessons from a Five Years’ Experience
- Laryngeal Nerves Monitoring in Thyroid Surgery
- Autotransplantation of the Parathyroid Glands in Thyroidectomy: The Role of Autofluorescence and Indocyanine Green
- Energy Devices, Hemostatic Agents, and Optical Magnification in Thyroid Surgery
- Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism
- Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
- Cervical Hematoma and Wound Complications
- Tracheal Injury
- Training and Learning Curves in Thyroid Surgery
- The Angiogenic Microenvironment of Thyroid Cancer: An Insight into the Research of New Prognostic Markers
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