Outpatient vs. Overnight Stay After Thyroid Lobectomy
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares patient-reported outcomes and safety for patients who have thyroid lobectomy as an outpatient (go home the same day) versus an overnight stay in the hospital. It may be a good fit if you live within 50 miles of the hospital, have someone to help you at home for a few days, and are not at high risk for bleeding complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a partial or complete thyroid lobectomy (removal of part or all of one thyroid lobe).
- You are not at high risk for bleeding (for example, you don't take blood thinners that cannot be paused 5 days before surgery).
- You do not have serious health problems that would require you to stay in the hospital overnight after surgery.
- You live within 50 miles of the hospital or can stay nearby for a few days after surgery.
- You will have someone to help you at home for the first 3 days after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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