Thyroidectomy: is it safe to be performed by general surgery residents? - single centre experience.

Background: Thyroidectomy carries a risk of two crucial complications - recurrent nerve palsy and hypocalcaemia. The aim of the study was to assess the safety of thyroidectomy performed by general surgery residents.

Methods: Data of 515 patients, who underwent total thyroidectomy between the years 2015 and 2019, were prospectively collected.

Postoperative Olfaction Alteration Following Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is an effective method of treatment for morbid obesity that is known to change nutritional habits. Proper nutrition has an impact on postoperative recovery and outcomes. Diet preferences depend on flavour and olfaction stimuli.