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 ...

An isthmusectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid tumors in the center of your thyroid gland. It preserves more of your thyroid tissue than more invasive procedures. An isthmusectomy is a type of ...

A thyroid lobectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the thyroid. This procedure may help treat thyroid cancer, as well as other thyroid conditions. Individuals with thyroid ...

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 ...

How frequently do readmissions occur after thyroid surgery? In a recent paper published in Surgery, [1] the authors documented the frequency and causes of readmission following thyroid surgery in ...

As a seasoned nurse with years of experience in high-acuity settings like the Burn ICU at Vanderbilt, Hillary Sexton is no stranger to high standards in healthcare. So when she was diagnosed with a ...

Microwaves could offer an alternative to surgery for some people with thyroid cancer, a new study suggests. Microwave ablation, which uses heat to destroy tumors, more effectively targeted thyroid ...