When is thyroid surgery necessary?
Thyroid diseases are divided into two groups, so their treatment is different.
- The first group , in cases where blood test results show high thyroid hormone levels, is called hyperthyroidism. The main treatment is to take hormone-adjusting medication. However, if it cannot be controlled and the lump is large, surgery will be considered.
- Group 2: In cases where blood test results show normal thyroid hormone levels but a lump is found, this is called a thyroid tumor, which may occur on one or both sides.
Indications for surgery are as follows:
- The biopsy results showed thyroid cancer.
- The biopsy results showed borderline abnormal cell types, which increased the chance of being cancerous.
- The biopsy results show that the tumor is benign, but the tumor is large, 2-4 centimeters or larger, or there are multiple tumors, and there are symptoms of compression of nearby organs, such as the trachea or esophagus.
Different type
- Open thyroid surgery is the standard เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย surgical method and can remove thyroid tumors of any size, including thyroid cancer. However, patients will have a surgical scar on their neck, which can affect their self-confidence and quality of life.
- Endoscopic uses a high-resolution camera that is precise and clear to assist in the surgery, leaving no scars in the neck. It is suitable for thyroid nodules that are no larger than 6 cm.
What is transoral thyroid surgery?
Transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery is a new laparoscopic technique that makes the incision small. The incision is hidden inside the lower lip, so the skin scar is invisible. In addition, the distance from the incision to the thyroid gland is the shortest compared to other laparoscopic surgery techniques, which reduces inflammation of the surrounding tissue. The incision heals quickly and both thyroids can be removed at the same time. The nerves that supply the vocal cords can be clearly seen. This surgery method gives good treatment results and is as safe as open. Which is the standard method.