Optimal extent of thyroidectomy in clinically node-negative unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma >1 cm and ≤4 cm

In patients with unilateral cN0 PTC measuring 11-40 mm, lobectomy may serve as an appropriate primary surgical option, providing disease control comparable to total thyroidectomy while reducing procedure-related complications, except in those with strap muscle invasion.

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Journal
Gland Surgery
Published
2026-02-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21037/gs-2025-1-561
Primary Topic
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Optimal extent of thyroidectomy in clinically node-negative unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma >1 cm and ≤4 cm

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Abstract

In patients with unilateral cN0 PTC measuring 11-40 mm, lobectomy may serve as an appropriate primary surgical option, providing disease control comparable to total thyroidectomy while reducing procedure-related complications, except in those with strap muscle invasion.

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