Background The incision used for thyroid surgery has become shorter over time, from the classical 10 cm long Kocher incision to the shortest 15 mm access achieved with Minimally Invasive ...

An incision about half the length used for traditional surgery works just as well in removing diseased thyroids, researchers have found. This minimally invasive approach is safe, likely speeds wound ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. – A facelift incision and robotics can help surgeons safely remove a portion of a diseased thyroid from some patients without the characteristic neck scar. Georgia Health Sciences ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...

Thyroid cancer surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland to treat cancerous growths. It is the primary treatment for most thyroid cancers. Thyroid cancer develops when cells in the ...

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped structure in the front of the neck, just under the Adam's apple/voice box. The gland is responsible for the production of two main hormones: thyroid hormone ...

If part of your thyroid needs to be removed in a lobectomy, the remaining gland will likely still be able to fulfill most of the functions of a full thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a small ...

None — THE THYROID: The thyroid gland, or simply the thyroid, is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. The thyroid is found in the neck. It controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes ...

Looking at Fariha Dhanani, there are no signs that her thyroid has been completely removed. While most patients who opt for this type of surgery have a tell-tale scar across the neck, Dhanani opted ...

The use of surgical robots--particularly one made by Intuitive Surgical ($ISRG)--drastically escalates the cost of thyroid gland removal surgery without generating ...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The thyroid gland affects nearly every organ in the body, usually working silently. When it becomes under- or over-active, it can upend life. In Graves' disease, the ...