ea0037gp.27.02 | Thyroid – hyperthyroidism and treatment | ECE2015
Bertocchi Elisa
, Del Rio Paolo
, Viani Lorenzo
, Bonati Elena
, Sianesi Mario
Introduction: Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) was introduced for the treatment of selected patients. Our experience from 2005 indicates that outcome of surgery in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is comparable in patients treated with MIVAT vs conventional thyroidectomy; minimally invasive technique is characterized by a better postoperative discomfort.Material and methods: In this prospective study from July 2005 to December 2...