Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy

1.1 Current evidence on the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive video‑assisted thyroidectomy is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

1.2 Patient selection is very important and, along with treatment, should only be done in units specialising in thyroid surgery.

1.3 Minimally invasive video‑assisted thyroidectomy should only be done by clinicians with specific training and a regular practice in the procedure.