Changing Trends in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Over the Decade: Is Same Day Discharge Feasible in the United Kingdom?: Reply.

Background A recent British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons consensus document suggested that day-case thyroidectomy is feasible in a small proportion of patients but has to be balanced against risks. Currently, there is no large reported series of same-day discharge in thyroid and parathyroid surgery from the UK. The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of day-case thyroid and parathyroid surgery.