Thyroid lobectomy rates increased after the 2015 ATA guidelines without a corresponding rise in early or late reoperation rates compared to total thyroidectomy.
Cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has a superior safety profile compared to hot snare EMR for large colorectal polyps, but may result in higher rates of residual adenoma and recurrence.
Microwave ablation is an effective, efficient, and minimally invasive procedure for treating thyroid nodules, offering significant advantages over traditional surgery and other thermal ablation techniques.