Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1

ABSTRACT Thyroidectomyis the most frequent endocrine surgical treatment for problems such as goiter, thyroid cancer, and Graves’ disease. The global incidence of goiter ranges from 5%-20%, with a notably high frequency in less wealthy countries, and the incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise due...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Sanabria, Jose Luis Novelli, Erivelto Volpi, Ana Voogd, Santiago Zund, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Juan Pablo Dueñas
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Published: Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025-04-01
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author Alvaro Sanabria
Jose Luis Novelli
Erivelto Volpi
Ana Voogd
Santiago Zund
Luiz Paulo Kowalski
Juan Pablo Dueñas
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description ABSTRACT Thyroidectomyis the most frequent endocrine surgical treatment for problems such as goiter, thyroid cancer, and Graves’ disease. The global incidence of goiter ranges from 5%-20%, with a notably high frequency in less wealthy countries, and the incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise due to the greater use of diagnostic imaging. Despite medical options, surgery remains essential. Surgical advancements such as blood vessel sealing technology, intraoperative laryngeal nerve neuromonitoring (IONM), remote access surgery, and parathyroid fluorescence have transformed thyroid surgery. Vessel sealing technologies reduce operative time and blood loss, whereas IONM preserves the laryngeal nerves. Remote access surgery, which includes a variety of techniques, produces results similar to those of open thyroidectomy with a longer operative time. Fluorescence enhances parathyroid detection and lowers the risk of temporary hypoparathyroidism. Economic studies reveal cost discrepancies, with advantages particularly visible in health care systems that depend on surgical time. While these advancements promise better patient outcomes, their accessibility and cost-effectiveness remain issues, particularly in Latin America. Recognizing these concerns, the Latin American Thyroid Society’s Surgical Affairs Committee conducted an extensive review of emerging thyroid surgery technologies to guarantee their proper use in the area.
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spelling doaj-art-c9a2f5636117431eacb6bb6d9d5269e22025-08-20T02:26:02ZengBrazilian Society of Endocrinology and MetabolismArchives of Endocrinology and Metabolism2359-42922025-04-0169210.20945/2359-4292-2024-0111Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1Alvaro Sanabriahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5563-8840Jose Luis Novellihttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-9437-8313Erivelto Volpihttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2180-7893Ana Voogdhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4557-2550Santiago Zundhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6357-6136Luiz Paulo Kowalskihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0481-156XJuan Pablo Dueñashttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7206-9037ABSTRACT Thyroidectomyis the most frequent endocrine surgical treatment for problems such as goiter, thyroid cancer, and Graves’ disease. The global incidence of goiter ranges from 5%-20%, with a notably high frequency in less wealthy countries, and the incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise due to the greater use of diagnostic imaging. Despite medical options, surgery remains essential. Surgical advancements such as blood vessel sealing technology, intraoperative laryngeal nerve neuromonitoring (IONM), remote access surgery, and parathyroid fluorescence have transformed thyroid surgery. Vessel sealing technologies reduce operative time and blood loss, whereas IONM preserves the laryngeal nerves. Remote access surgery, which includes a variety of techniques, produces results similar to those of open thyroidectomy with a longer operative time. Fluorescence enhances parathyroid detection and lowers the risk of temporary hypoparathyroidism. Economic studies reveal cost discrepancies, with advantages particularly visible in health care systems that depend on surgical time. While these advancements promise better patient outcomes, their accessibility and cost-effectiveness remain issues, particularly in Latin America. Recognizing these concerns, the Latin American Thyroid Society’s Surgical Affairs Committee conducted an extensive review of emerging thyroid surgery technologies to guarantee their proper use in the area.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000200300&lng=en&tlng=enthyroidectomyhemorrhagelaryngeal nerve injurieshypoparathyroidismhealth care technology
spellingShingle Alvaro Sanabria
Jose Luis Novelli
Erivelto Volpi
Ana Voogd
Santiago Zund
Luiz Paulo Kowalski
Juan Pablo Dueñas
Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
thyroidectomy
hemorrhage
laryngeal nerve injuries
hypoparathyroidism
health care technology
title Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
title_full Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
title_fullStr Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
title_full_unstemmed Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
title_short Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1
title_sort use of technologies in thyroid surgery latin american thyroid society surgical affairs committee expert opinion part 1
topic thyroidectomy
hemorrhage
laryngeal nerve injuries
hypoparathyroidism
health care technology
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000200300&lng=en&tlng=en
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