Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Thyroid Problems Can Affect the Entire Body In the past few decades, physicians have discovered an incredible variety of symptoms and negative health effects that can be attributed to one small body part located in the human neck. This body part is known as the thyroid, an important gland that is significant in controlling healthy metabolic functions. Thyroid problems can … [Read more...] about Thyroid Problems Can Affect the Entire Body
What is a Thyroidectomy Procedure Recommended For? Thyroidectomy surgery is designed to treat thyroid problems such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and noncancerous goitres (enlargements of the thyroid). The extent of the procedure will depend on the specific condition that is being treated. ENT surgeons work to ensure the lowest risk possible while also making certain … [Read more...] about What is a Thyroidectomy Procedure Recommended For?
About effectively treating thyroid cancer Thyroid cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the thyroid gland located in the front, lower portion of the neck. While anyone can develop thyroid cancer, Medline Plus states that certain groups of people are at higher risk for the health condition. These include: Individuals between the ages of 25 and 65 Individuals who have … [Read more...] about Surgery Used to Effectively Treat Thyroid Cancer
About minimally invasive Parathyroid Surgery Parathyroid disease, or hyperparathyroidism, can be cured with minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. Since the disease results in overproduction of hormones, the goal is to remove the source of the problem. During Parathyroid gland surgery, the normal parathyroid glands are left intact while the glands that are overproducing … [Read more...] about Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery
After thyroid surgery - thyroid surgery recovery After you wake up from the anaesthesia you will be moved to your room in the hospital You may begin drinking liquids and then gradually resume a regular diet The stitches are dissolving and don't need to be removed Hemithyroidectomy If you have a thyroid lobectomy, you can expect to be discharged from the hospital … [Read more...] about Thyroid surgery recovery
The results of a study from the University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Australia by doctors Michael Barakate, Gaurav Agarwal, Tom Reeve, Bruce Barraclough, Bruce Robinson and Leigh Delbridge. Published in the ANZ Journal of Surgery 2002 Graves disease surgery - study purpose Subtotal thyroidectomy has been advocated as the standard treatment … [Read more...] about Graves disease surgery
