Predictors of postoperative complications following thyroidectomy: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Thyroidectomy is considered a relatively safe procedure with a low risk of postoperative complications, making it challenging to identify predictors of complications to improve shared decision making. Recent advancements in clinical bioinformatics and surgical decision-making tools have the potential to improve patient outcomes. This systematic review aimed to assess the current understanding of factors predicting such complications following thyroidectomy.

Methods

We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and EMBASE for studies published between 2010 and October 2023, investigating predictors of postoperative complications after thyroidectomy. Studies were included if they investigated predictors of hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, vocal cord paresis (VCP),

SUBMITTER: Hong PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749984 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature