Obesity, Surgery--Complications, Thyroid
Conditions
Brief summary
Obesity is a growing public health concern in most western countries. More and more patients with high body mass index (BMI) are undergoing surgical procedures of all kinds and, in this context, obese patients are undergoing thyroid surgery more than ever before. This study showed that obesity, in the field of thyroid surgery, is not associated with any increase of postoperative complications. Thus, it is possible to conclude that thyroidectomy can be performed safely in obese patients.
Detailed description
Background: Obesity is a growing public health concern in most western countries. More and more patients with high body mass index (BMI) are undergoing surgical procedures of all kinds and, in this context, obese patients are undergoing thyroid surgery more than ever before. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether thyroidectomy can be considered safe in obese patients. Methods: Patients undergoing thyroidectomy in our Unit between January 2014 and December 2018 were retrospectively analysed. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those with BMI \< 30 kg/m2 were included in Group A, while those with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 in Group B.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Cagliari
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients submitted to thyroidectomy in our Unit
Exclusion criteria
\-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative complications | 1 year | Occurrence of postoperative complications |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operative time | 1 day | Evaluation of operatives times |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative stay | up to 2 weeks | Evaluation of postoperative stay |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed