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A proposal for thyroid surgery: criteria to identify the references of endocrine surgery

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Indicators of effectiveness and quality of care are needed to improve the outcomes in many surgical fields. International and national studies in thyroid surgery have not clearly documented an association between number of cases and outcome quality, but it is essential for the figure of a highly experienced surgeon, able to provide proof of positive outcomes. Therefore, we try to underline the structural and technical requirements in thyroid surgery. Moreover, the need for an accreditation program is outlined.

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  1. Department of Surgery-ASL TO4, Ivrea Hospital, Piazza della Credenza, 2, 10015, Ivrea, Italy

    Luca Panier Suffat, Guido Mondini, Federica Demaria & Lodovico Rosato

  2. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit-ASL T04, Ivrea Hospital, Ivrea, Italy

    Paola Perino & Lorenza Bertotti

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Suffat, L.P., Mondini, G., Demaria, F. et al. A proposal for thyroid surgery: criteria to identify the references of endocrine surgery. Updates Surg 69, 431–434 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-017-0487-z

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