THYROIDECTOMY

This study tested if spraying a blue dye called methylene blue during thyroid surgery helps surgeons see and protect important nerves and glands. It involved 136 patients having surgery for a benign thyroid condition. The goal was to see if using the spray reduced the risk of ner…

This study tested two different methods to prevent patients from developing long-term pain after thyroid surgery. Researchers compared a local nerve block (an injection that numbs the neck area) against a dose of the drug ketamine given before surgery. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested whether gentle neck exercises could help people recover faster after thyroid surgery. Researchers had 93 patients either do specific neck stretches and strengthening moves for 10 days after surgery or follow standard recovery care. They measured pain levels and …

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset with a calming hypnosis program could help reduce anxiety in patients before they had their thyroid removed. It involved 82 adults scheduled for total thyroidectomy, often for thyroid cancer. Researchers measured changes i…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for controlling pain after thyroid removal surgery. Researchers tested a newer method (erector spinae plane block) against a more established one (cervical plexus block) in 40 patients. The goal was to see which approach be…

This study tested whether applying two gel-like barrier materials during thyroid surgery could reduce painful internal scarring afterward. The research involved 45 patients who had surgery for goiter or thyroid cancer, measuring their swallowing difficulty and scar severity. The …