The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Role of Lugol solution before total thyroidectomy for Graves' disease: randomized clinical trial.
Lugol solution is often administered to patients with Graves' disease before surgery. The aim is to reduce thyroid vascularization and surgical morbidity, but its real effectiveness remains controversial. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of preoperative Lugol solution on thyroid vascularization and surgical morbidity in patients with Graves' disease undergoing total thyroidectomy. ⋯ NCT05784792 (https://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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Observational Study
Sex-related differences in oncological surgery and postoperative outcomes: comprehensive, nationwide study in France.
The main objective of this study was to undertake an exhaustive investigation of sex-related differences in cancer surgery. ⋯ Women were much more likely than men to undergo cancer surgery than men, but the likelihood of surgery decreased with advancing age and with increasing number of co-morbid conditions, especially in women. These findings highlight a need for both increased awareness and strategies to ensure gender equality in access to oncological surgical treatment and improved outcomes.