The difference between traditional thyroid surgery and ablation

Total thyroidectomy refers to total thyroidectomy on one side, not total thyroidectomy on both sides. One is thyroidectomy and the other is partial thyroidectomy. All or part of the contralateral thyroid tissue is often preserved to maintain the required physiological function.

Thyroidectomy is divided into total resection and partial resection. Total resection is suitable for thyroid cancer and malignant lymphoma. Most excision procedures are suitable for

1, simple goiter compresses trachea and esophagus;

2. Nodular goiter with hyperthyroidism or suspected malignant transformation;

3, more serious hyperthyroidism, after drug treatment for about a year is invalid.

Ablation:

RFA thyroid radiofrequency ablation technique is a minimally invasive surgery for thyroid therapy.

Minimally invasive and painless, leaving no scars: there is no pain during ultra-minimally invasive surgery, and the wound is only 1. 1 mm, leaving no scars and not affecting the appearance. The operation is fast and can be treated later: the whole operation process only takes 15-30 minutes, and the patient can be discharged on the same day after receiving treatment.