Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and conventional thyroidectomy: a prospective randomized study
β Scribed by Istvan Gal; Tamas Solymosi; Zoltan Szabo; Alexander Balint; Gyorgy Bolgar
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 165 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0930-2794
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## Abstract ## Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare minimally invasive videoβassisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) to conventional thyroidectomy. ## Study Design: A systematic review of the literature and metaβanalysis. ## Methods: All published prospective controlled trials that compared
## Abstract ## Background Minimally invasive videoβassisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has received increasing attention as a technique applicable for a subset of thyroid nodules. ## Methods We prospectively assessed 51 MIVAT procedures in 40 patients. Demographic and clinical data were collected, re