Aesthetic principles access thyroidectomy produces the best cosmetic outcomes as assessed using the patient and observer scar assessment scale

Table 3 Comparison of postoperative complications among the three groups

Variable	CA	APA	MIA
Variable	(N = 40)	(N = 40)	(N = 40)
Permanent RLN palsy	0	0	1
Temporary hypocalcemia	1	0	0
Permanent hypocalcemia	0	0	0
Bleeding	1	0	0
Hematoma	0	1	1
Infection	0	0	1

CA Conventional thyroidectomy, APA Aesthetic principles disposal of incision, MIA Minimally invasive thyroidectomy, RLN Recurrent laryngeal nerve

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