Thyroid gland is a major endocrine gland in the endocrine system, located in the center of neck, at the sides of trachea. The major function of thyroid gland is to release thyroid hormones to maintain metabolism. Thyroid hormones pose great effects on growth and development. Excessive and deficiency of thyroid hormones can both cause diseases. Thyroid tumor, hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis are common thyroid diseases.
Thyroid diseases treatment
Traditional thyroid surgery has to make a 6-10 cm incision on the neck, leaving a permanent scar. Thyroidectomy can now be done by placing the endoscope and ultrasonic scalpel via two 0.5cm incisions on areola of the breasts, and another incision in the underarm with the same size, for putting in other surgical instrument.
Thus thyroid gland can be removed with the help of a high definition monitor.
Thyroidectomy indication
It is applicable for single goiter, nodular goiter, cystic hyperplasia of thyroid, hemorrhagic cyst, toxic nodular goiter, thyroid adenoma or hyperparathyroidism
Advantages thyroidectomy
Endoscopic axillary thyroidectomy are effective with no scar on the neck, and two months after the surgery, scars on the areola and underarm can barely be seen. As the surgery is done with the machines, images are clear during the surgery with less bleeding and chances of complication.
The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult Surgery Specialist before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.
