Surgeons test less-invasive thyroid removal in children to reduce scarring

A new systematic review examines remote-access thyroidectomy—surgical techniques that avoid traditional neck incisions—in pediatric patients. The finding matters because it could reshape how hospitals approach thyroid surgery in children, potentially reducing cosmetic complications and recovery time while improving patient satisfaction and family acceptance of necessary procedures.

Originaltitel: Remote-Access Thyroidectomy in the Pediatric Population: a Systematic Review