R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function tests]
Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy may leads to higher R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function… compared with the Dunhill procedure (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Regression of Graves' ophthalmopathy [ophthalmology assessment]
Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in regression of Graves' ophthalmopathy [ophthalmology assessment] compared with the Dunhill procedure (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy [patient reported, confirmation by laryngoscopy]
Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy [patient reported,… compared with the Dunhill procedure (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Permanent hypocalcaemia/hypoparathyroidism [measured by serum calcium levels]
Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent hypocalcaemia/hypoparathyroidism [measured by serum… compared with the Dunhill procedure (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality
1 finding from 1 review
Health‐related quality of life
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Socioeconomic effects
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Success rate (eucalcaemia) (a)
It is very uncertain whether minimally invasive parathyroidectomy changes success rate (eucalcaemia) (a) compared with bilateral neck exploration (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse effects: perioperative complications (number of events)
Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy may leads to lower total incidence of perioperative adverse events (number) compared with bilateral neck exploration (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low
Health‐related quality of life
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low
Cosmetic satisfaction
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low
Operating time
1 finding from 1 review
Length of hospital stay
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy [patient reported, confirmation by laryngoscopy]
Total thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy [patient reported,… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Permanent hypocalcaemia/hypoparathyroidism [measured by serum calcium levels]
Total thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent hypocalcaemia/hypoparathyroidism [measured by serum… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality
1 finding from 1 review
Health‐related quality of life
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Socioeconomic effects
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function tests]
Total thyroidectomy probably leads to lower R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review