O Thomusch1, H Dralle. 1. Klinik für Allgemeinchirurgie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this literature review is to classify current knowledge on nine questions of current interest for endocrine surgery and their classification with regard to levels of evidenced-based medicine (EBM). METHODS: The literature in Medline and EMBase was reviewed. Only retrospective or prospective comparative studies with statistical analysis were selected. RESULTS: (See Table 8.). CONCLUSION: With respect to the current literature, only routine identification of the RLN and the minimally-invasive approach for adrenalectomy can be regarded as EBM. To answer the remaining questions prospective studies are needed.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this literature review is to classify current knowledge on nine questions of current interest for endocrine surgery and their classification with regard to levels of evidenced-based medicine (EBM). METHODS: The literature in Medline and EMBase was reviewed. Only retrospective or prospective comparative studies with statistical analysis were selected. RESULTS: (See Table 8.). CONCLUSION: With respect to the current literature, only routine identification of the RLN and the minimally-invasive approach for adrenalectomy can be regarded as EBM. To answer the remaining questions prospective studies are needed.