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Why This Experienced Surgeon Never Used Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid Surgery (Part 2)
Dr. Ronald Weigel returns for Part 2 of his conversation with host Dr. Randy Lehman on The Rural American Surgeon.
The discussion continues with a practical look at what cancer care rural hospitals can safely keep local, when patients should be referred, and how smaller hospitals can build sustainable surgical programs even without 24/7 general surgery coverage.
Dr. Weigel explains that common cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, and some prostate cancers may be appropriate for rural treatment depending on the surgeon’s experience and the hospital’s capabilities.
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