Preoperative Lugol's solution and surgical outcomes in Graves’ disease: a single-center retrospective study

The primary endpoint of postoperative hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism did not differ significantly between groups. Although the incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism was slightly higher in the LS group, no statistically significant difference was observed. Additionally, no significant difference was found regarding intraoperative or long-term outcomes. Present study did not demonstrate a protective effect of preoperative LS on surgical complications in patients with BG.