Treatment of thyroid nodule by surgery

When the thyroid gland produces “too much” hormone, it leads to hyperthyroidism. The Symptoms observed include trembling hands, palpitations, heat intolerance, irritability, excessive sweating, insomnia, and increased appetite with weight loss.

Surgery is often performed in cases where the thyroid hormone medication (Thyroxine) does not shrink the nodule, if the nodule compresses the airway causing breathing difficulties, if it presses on the esophagus, if there is suspicion of thyroid cancer, or for cosmetic reasons in the neck area.

• Fine needle aspiration biopsy results indicate thyroid cancer.
• Fine needle aspiration biopsy results show abnormal cell characteristics.
• Fine needle aspiration biopsy results indicate a benign tumor, but the nodule is large (2-4 centimeters or more), there are multiple nodules, or there are symptoms of compression on nearby organs such as the trachea or esophagus.

• Open Surgery:

This involves making a horizontal incision in the neck to allow, for the complete removal of the thyroid gland and possible the excision of lymph nodes. . In some cases, a transverse scar may remain on the neck after surgery.

• Endoscopic Surgery:

Endoscopic thyroid surgery can be performed through various approaches, such as through the mouth or the armpit. The surgery uses a small, high-resolution camera, resulting in smaller incisions.

• Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via the Oral Approach:

This technique is globally recognized and involved making small incisions inside the lower lip.

• No visible scars on the neck.
• Minimal bleeding, reducing complications.
• Less post-operative pain.
• Faster wound healing and shorter recovery time.

The size of the nodule should not exceed 3-6 centimeters.