Table 2 Comparison of selected parameters of thyroidectomies performed with and without preresective SETA.
Thyroidectomy with preresective SETA (N = 9) | Thyroidectomy without preresective SETA (N = 20) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating time [min] | 98 ± 35 | 135 ± 25 | < 0.01 |
Blood loss [g] | 60 ± 12 | 90 ± 26 | < 0.01 |
Drainage in 24 hours [mL] | 48 ± 25 | 96 ± 36 | < 0.01 |
RLN palsy (constant/transitory) | 0/0 | 0/1 | NS |
Hypoparathyroidism (constant/transitory) | 0/1 | 0/2 | NS |