Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery

The quintessential reference on surgical and medical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease

Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery: A Comprehensive Textbook, Surgical and Video Atlas by renowned head and neck surgical oncologist David Goldenberg and esteemed contributors is the most comprehensive textbook written to date on this topic. It covers all aspects of medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease. In addition to classic and cutting-edge surgical procedures, the text discusses novel topics such as molecular testing, radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules, risk stratification, pathology, and remote access surgical techniques.

The book is organized in seven sections and 62 succinct chapters featuring a unique layout conducive to modern learning. Five sections on the thyroid gland start with historical perspectives and basic science and conclude with postoperative management and therapies including ethical and medicolegal concerns. Section four details innovative techniques such as thyroid radiofrequency ablation, transoral thyroid surgery, the face lift approach, and robotically assisted thyroid surgery. The last two sections focus on historical perspectives and basic science and surgical management of parathyroid diseases.

Key Highlights:
- Well-illustrated high-yield case reports featuring key points, pearls, points to ponder, and annotated bibliographies noting the top references enhance acquisition of knowledge
- The text encompasses a full spectrum of thyroid and parathyroid diseases
- About 36 narrated high quality videos provide nuanced insights about physical appearance not realized solely from intraoperative photographs or illustrations

This is an essential resource for otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, endocrine surgeons, general surgeons, endocrinology residents and fellows, and allied health personnel.