Who Can Get Scarless Thyroid Surgery?

Who Can Get Scarless Thyroid Surgery?

Eligibility for scarless thyroid surgery comes down to three things: the disease, the anatomy, and the surgeon’s read of both. Most patients with small or moderate nodules and early thyroid cancer qualify, since the gland can be removed safely through hidden...
Is Robotic Thyroid Surgery Safe?

Is Robotic Thyroid Surgery Safe?

Robotic thyroid surgery is considered safe, with complication rates comparable to conventional surgery when it’s performed by a trained team. The main risks are temporary voice changes, low calcium, and minor bleeding, and serious or permanent problems are...
Scarless vs Normal Thyroid Surgery

Scarless vs Normal Thyroid Surgery

Scarless thyroid surgery removes the gland through hidden incisions in the armpit or breast area, while conventional surgery uses a cut across the front of the neck. Both remove the same tissue with similar cure rates, so the real difference is the scar, the access,...
Will Scarless Surgery Affect My Voice?

Will Scarless Surgery Affect My Voice?

Scarless thyroid surgery carries a permanent voice change risk of less than 1% when performed by experienced robotic surgeons. The recurrent laryngeal nerve controls the vocal cords and sits directly behind the thyroid gland, making its preservation the central focus...
 What Is RABIT Thyroid Surgery?

 What Is RABIT Thyroid Surgery?

RABIT stands for Robotic-Assisted Breast-Axillo Insufflated Thyroidectomy. The thyroid gland comes out through small incisions in the armpit and upper chest area, no cut on the neck at all. The whole operation runs through the da Vinci robotic system with the surgeon...