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.
Reference information: www.genesis-surgery.com
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