Patient Preference N (%)
Total thyroidectomy 81 (60)
Hemi-thyroidectomy 27 (20)
No preference 27 (20)
Main reason(s) for preference
Total Thyroidectomy ensure there was no cancer left”, “prevent recurrence” and “to avoid the anxiety and worry of having another cancer in the other side” – 80% (n=65/81)
Hemi-thyroidectomy to try and avoid lifelong thyroid replacement therapy” – 48% (n=13/27)