Controversies in the Management of Thyroid Nodules

The incidence of thyroid cancer is rapidly rising in the United States and so does the number of thyroidectomies. The diagnostic evaluation of thyroid nodules is very critical. Several controversies are noted in the evaluation of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. The session will discuss the current controversies and long-term outcomes in management of thyroid nodules. The discussion will revolve around the prognostic factors and risk group analysis. Specific controversies related to extent of thyroidectomy and neck dissection will be discussed.