Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Advanced Treatment for Endocrine Disorders
When You Need This:
- Thyroid nodules >1cm
- Hyperthyroidism unresponsive to medication
- Hyperparathyroidism (calcium >10.5mg/dL)
Diagnostic Process:
- Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (Bethesda Classification)
- Molecular testing for indeterminate nodules
Sestamibi scan for parathyroid localization
Surgical Options
Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy
- 3cm incision
- Nerve monitoring for vocal cord protection
- Outpatient procedure
Total Thyroidectomy
- For cancer/multinodular goiters
- Requires hormone replacement
- Outpatient procedure
Parathyroidectomy
- Focused 1-gland removal
- Intraoperative PTH monitoring
Recovery Timeline
Day 1
- Voice rest, calcium checks
Week 1
- Scar care begins
Month 3
- Hormone levels stabilized