Thyroidectomy Under Local Anesthesia

Palliative Cholecysto-Jejunostomy for Extra-Hepatic Billiary Obstruction Under Local Anaesthesia: A Rewarding Experience

“…The analgesic effect continues postoperatively. This is thought to reduce the intensity of the systemic inflammatory response to the stress of surgery and ensures early post-operative recovery and probably, shorter hospital stay [59]. The average time of the procedure in this study is 30-45 minutes, with two cases extending to one hour due to excessive primary haemorrhage.…”

Partial thyroidectomy under local anaesthesia—the analysis of 49 subsequent cases

“…2 Preparation of the goiter also play an important role. Special attention should be paid to patients with cervical arthropathy or backaches, as these can limit patient's ability to remain longer in fixed position on the operating table [4]. Our experience also indicates that coughing may severely impair course of the operation and patient's comfort.…”

Hyoid myotomy with suspension under local anesthesia for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

“…It is similar in approach to a thyroidectomy performed under LA [6]. Intraoperative discomfort was low (VAS ≤4), and patients tolerated the HA procedure well.…”