Journal of Surgical OncologyVolume 101, Issue 2 p. 101-102 Guest EditorialFree Access Evolution in the surgical management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer or not: To dissect or not dissect the central lymph node compartment Martha A. Zeiger MD, FACS, FACE, Corresponding Author Martha A. Zeiger MD, FACS, FACE [email protected] Department of Surgery, Endocrine Surgery Section, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandChief, Endocrine Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Oncology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Blalock 606, Baltimore, MD 21287. Fax: 410-502-1891.Search for more papers by this author Martha A. Zeiger MD, FACS, FACE, Corresponding Author Martha A. Zeiger MD, FACS, FACE [email protected] Department of Surgery, Endocrine Surgery Section, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandChief, Endocrine Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Oncology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Blalock 606, Baltimore, MD 21287. Fax: 410-502-1891.Search for more papers by this author First published: 15 January 2010 https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.21385Citations: 4AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1 Cooper DS, Doherty GM, Haugen BR, et al.: Management guidelines for patients with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. Thyroid 2009; 19: 1167– 1214. 2 Frazell EL, Foote FW, Jr.: Papillary cancer of the thyroid: A review of 25 years of experience. Cancer 1958; 11: 895– 922. 3 Crile G, Jr.: The fallacy of the conventional radical neck dissection for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid. Ann Surg 1957; 145: 317– 320. 4 Noguchi S, Murakami N: The value of lymph-node dissection in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. Surg Clin North Am 1987; 67: 251– 261. 5 Mazzaferri EL, Young RL, Oertel JE, et al.: Papillary thyroid carcinoma: The impact of therapy in 576 patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 1977; 56: 171– 196. Citing Literature Volume101, Issue21 February 2010Pages 101-102 ReferencesRelatedInformation