Thyroidectomy Outcomes in Older Adults

This systematic review and meta-analysis found that thyroidectomy is safe in older patients, with only small absolute increases in recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hematoma, and mortality despite statistical significance. These findings support individualized counseling and perioperative planning while acknowledging the overall safety of thyroidectomy in this population.

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JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2025.5345
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Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
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Thyroidectomy Outcomes in Older Adults

Hayato Nakanishi, Joyce Shin, Ahmed Ghani, Harisanth Rajaram et al.
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Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis found that thyroidectomy is safe in older patients, with only small absolute increases in recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hematoma, and mortality despite statistical significance. These findings support individualized counseling and perioperative planning while acknowledging the overall safety of thyroidectomy in this population.

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
University College Dublin (IE), Cleveland Clinic (US), Mayo Clinic (US), The University of Queensland (AU), St George's, University of London (GB), University of Nicosia (CY), Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (GB), Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB), Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
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