Minimal-access video-assisted thyroidectomy for benign disease: A retrospective analysis of risk factors for postoperative complications

Abstract

In endocrine surgery units, two independent risk factors for postoperative complications could be identified in MIVAT patients: hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis. Surgeons operating on patients presenting these factors should be aware of the potential augmented risk in order to correctly adapt intraoperative and postoperative care.