Critical appraisal of total thyroidectomy is more cost-effective than radioactive iodine as an alternative to antithyroid medication for Graves’ disease

We have read the article “Total Thyroidectomy Is More Cost-Effective Than Radioactive Iodine as an Alternative to Antithyroid Medication for Graves’ Disease” by Ma et al, with full interest. 1 Ma E.Z. Kuo J.H. Malek R. et al. Total thyroidectomy is more cost-effective than radioactive iodine as an alternative to antithyroid medication for Graves’ disease. Surgery. 2023; 173: 193-200 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (1) Google Scholar First of all, we want to congratulate the authors for investigating a common question of an uncommon disease. We all agree that cost-effective treatment is always preferred, but at the same time safety matters most. We have some queries and comments in this regard.