Thyroid Surgery After Radiofrequency Ablation: Safe and Effective

Researchers assessed the impact of radiofrequency ablation on subsequent thyroid surgery. They compared outcomes and complications between patients who had thyroidectomy after radiofrequency ablation and those without prior ablation. The study included 96 patients, with no significant differences in operative time or complications between the groups. Importantly, no permanent complications were reported. This study suggests that radiofrequency ablation is a safe treatment for thyroid nodules, potentially offering reassurance to both clinicians and patients considering this approach.