Hemithyroidectomy and ipsilateral central neck dissection for T1 low-risk papillary thyroid cancer: single-institution retrospective observational study.

Hemithyroidectomy with or without prophylactic ipsilateral central neck dissection is a valuable treatment option in selected low-risk papillary thyroid cancers and ensures a low risk of recurrence. Prophylactic ipsilateral central compartment dissection could have a role in improving cancer staging, and accurate ultrasonographic follow-up is essential to identify local recurrence.