the most experienced parathyroid and thyroid surgeon in Australia

The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) has recently released their guidelines for the surgical management of thyroid disease. This is an evidence based document developed by a team of experienced thyroid surgeons and covers most aspect of thyroid surgery. The recommendations in relation to thyroid cancer are the particularly relevant give there have been significant changes in practice over the past decade.  The topics covered are listed below with a link to a discussion page for each topic.

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1. Initial Evaluation

2. Imaging

3. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Diagnosis

4. Molecular Testing

5. Indications for and Extent of Surgery

6. Outcomes of Surgery

7.  Nodal Dissection

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