Comparison of safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction with thermal ablation versus endoscopic thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules in a propensity-matched cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thyroid nodules (TNs) often require intervention due to symptomatic or cosmetic concerns. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has shown promise as a treatment option, offering potential advantages without neck scars. Recently, the scarless treatment alternative of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) has emerged. When surgery can be performed in a scarless manner, it remains unclear whether ablation is still the preferred treatment choice. This study aims to compare the safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction of RFA and TOETVA.

Study design

A retrospective data analysis was conducted on patients treated with RFA or TOETVA for unilateral benign TNs between December 2016 and September 2021. Propensity score matching was employed to create com

SUBMITTER: Kuo TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11093446 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature