How to operate thyroid nodule?

When thyroid nodules are benign lesions, minimally invasive surgery can be used.

Minimally invasive surgery for thyroid nodules is to make two small incisions in the patient's armpit or chest, then inflate the two incisions, and use instruments to remove local nodules under the guidance of endoscope.

Minimally invasive surgery is very effective in the treatment of isolated nodules, and patients with minimal surgical risk recover faster.

After minimally invasive surgery, the patient can be discharged in about 5 days, and the damage to the thyroid gland is relatively small. After operation, thyroid function was mostly kept in the normal range. Generally speaking, minimally invasive surgery is more expensive.

Minimally invasive surgery for thyroid nodules is a commonly used clinical treatment method, which has little trauma to patients and good postoperative healing. According to the patient's current situation, it is suggested to operate according to the doctor's advice, pay attention to light diet after operation, avoid eating high iodine food, and keep the affected area clean and hygienic.