Category Reference
Endocrine Procedures
3 procedures tested on the ABS Certifying Exam
Endocrine cases focus on thyroid (nodule workup, well-differentiated and medullary cancer, surgical anatomy and recurrent laryngeal nerve protection), parathyroid (primary hyperparathyroidism workup, intraoperative PTH, four-gland exploration vs minimally invasive), and adrenal (functional tumors, pheochromocytoma preparation, adrenocortical carcinoma). Indications and preoperative biochemistry are routinely tested.
Thyroidectomy (Total & Lobectomy)
Removal of one lobe (lobectomy) or the entire thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy). The examiner expects you to work up a thyroid nodule (TSH, ultrasound with TI-RADS classification…
Parathyroidectomy
Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands for primary hyperparathyroidism. The examiner expects you to confirm the biochemical diagnosis (elevated calcium with inappropria…
Adrenalectomy
Surgical removal of the adrenal gland, most commonly performed laparoscopically. The examiner expects you to know the indications: functional tumors (pheochromocytoma, Cushing's ad…
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