Is the type of dissection in lateral neck metastasis for differentiated thyroid carcinoma important?
Determination of the type of therapeutic neck dissection depends on patient and tumor characteristics. Selective lateral neck dissection can be applied safely in selected cases.
This study found a strong association between individual surgeon incisional hernia repair volume and hernia reoperation rates, operative efficiency, and charges. Preferential referral to high-volume surgeons may lead to improved outcomes and lower costs.