수술 전 병기에 따른 수술 범위
| Clinical stage (tumor size) | Extent of thyroidectomy |
|---|---|
| cT1N0M0 (≤2 cm) | (unilateral) Lobectomy |
| (bilateral) Total thyroidectomy | |
| cT2N0M0 (>2 cm, ≤4 cm) | (unilateral) Lobectomy or total thyroidectomy |
| (bilateral) Total thyroidectomy | |
| cT3-4 (>4 cm, gross extrathyroidal extension), or cN1 or cM1 | Total thyroidectomy |