The thyroid gland is located in the neck near the sternal notch. This gland is responsible for releasing hormones that control metabolism. Many conditions get treated through thyroid removal surgery. These glands can develop diseases such as Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism), goiter, recurrent thyroid cysts, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Individuals need to get in touch with a doctor as soon as they notice signs and symptoms.
A thyroid specialist might prescribe certain medications to address some low-risk disorders. However, certain situations may require a more invasive procedure involving the removal of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, removes all or part of the thyroid/parathyroid glands. This procedure is often the treatment prescribed for thyroid diseases. The complexity of the surgery depends on the severity of the disease process. With specialized forms of equipment, the doctor can undertake thyroid surgery while ensuring that. The method also leads to shorter
stays in the hospital compared to other techniques and provides for minimal postoperative scarring.
Fortunately, a minimally invasive, and reliable solution through robotic thyroid surgery is available at Dr. Tierney’s surgical clinic.