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Decoding patient preferences: key drivers in selecting thyroid cancer surgery- a discrete choice experiment

  • By

  • Shiwei Zhou

  • Yu Mao

  • Peng Wu

  • Wu Li

  • Hui Li

  • Xiaohua Song

  • Xiaoyong Wen

  • Zeyu Li

  • Guangji Chen

  • Xiaowei Peng

  • June 17, 2026

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    The study identified key factors influencing surgical choices for papillary thyroid carcinoma patients using a discrete choice experiment.

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    Patients preferred surgical options with lower recurrence rates and scarless approaches, indicating a strong focus on cosmetic outcomes.

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    Participants were willing to pay significantly more to reduce recurrence rates and change incision locations, highlighting financial considerations.

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    Demographic factors influenced postoperative cosmetic concerns, suggesting variability in patient preferences based on personal characteristics.

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    The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating patient-specific values in preoperative consultations to enhance shared decision-making.

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Decoding patient preferences: key drivers in selecting thyroid cancer surgery- a discrete choice experiment

  • by Shiwei Zhou, Yu Mao, Peng Wu, Wu Li, Hui Li, Xiaohua Song, Xiaoyong Wen, Zeyu Li, Guangji Chen, Xiaowei Peng

  • June 17, 2026

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