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Procedure-wise distribution of complications
| Type of surgery | Hypocalcemia (%) | RLN palsy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemithyroidectomy | 0 | 1 (2.8) |
| Sub-total/total thyroidectomy | 10 (27) | 1 (2.7) |
| Total thyroidectomy + Central neck dissection ± lateral neck dissection | 14 (35) | 5 (12.5% |
| Completion thyroidectomy | 0 | 0 |
| Isthmusectomy | 0 | 0 |
