Oncological diseases of the thyroid gland are malignant tumor processes. They affect organ tissue. The reason for the formation of neoplasms is uncontrolled growth, division of the cell structure. Surgical intervention indicated for patients with thyroid cancer at various stages. An exception is an excessively large tumor lesion that cannot be resected. Surgery not recommended for patients in critical condition.
Types of surgery for thyroid cancer
Surgical interventions in the treatment of the oncological process in the thyroid gland classified into several varieties:
- Thyroidectomy is performed, if necessary, a full-scale resection of the organ;
- Subtotal excision of the thyroid gland is called partial resection. The specialist removes most of the liver. In the patient’s body, no more than six grams of organ tissue remains;
- Hemithyroidectomy is prescribed to patients if necessary, excision of part of the organ, and the isthmus. It estimated that fifty percent of the gland removed;
- Lymphatic dissection, together with thyroidectomy, is performed during radical surgery. The doctor removes fatty tissue, lymph nodes of the cervical region, thyroid gland.
If necessary, one part of the organ, two lobes of the gland is removed, depending on the indications. In modern medicine, such interventions are rare.
Thyroid cancer prevention
Minimize the likelihood of developing a cancer process in the thyroid gland will allow compliance with preventive recommendations:
- Weight control;
- Timely treatment of diseases;
- Passing a routine inspection;
- Minimization of physiotherapy, radiation treatment of pathologies of the cervical spine, head;
- Support for iodine balance. Particular medications compensate for the lack of iodine in the body;
- Minimization of sweet foods;
- Support a healthy diet. Reduction of fatty foods concentrates.
Surgical treatment of thyroid cancer at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic
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