Scarless thyroid surgery is a modern treatment that has replaced traditional thyroid surgeries, which used to leave large scars. Today, advanced techniques ensure treatment without visible scars, significantly improving patients' quality of life and yielding successful results. Scarless minimally invasive thyroid surgery is often preferred by individuals concerned about aesthetics. This method, becoming more common in our country, is a developing surgical approach.
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Scarless thyroid surgery employs modern surgical techniques and endoscopic approaches, leaving minimal traces. Patients recover quickly and can easily return to their daily lives.
What Is Scarless Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery?
Scarless minimally invasive thyroid surgery is a surgical procedure to treat thyroid diseases without visible aesthetic concerns. The surgery is performed through a small incision made inside the lower lip. This incision heals quickly. Using cameras and specialized instruments, the procedure is conducted endoscopically.
This surgery utilizes an endoscope, a thin device equipped with a camera and light. It is inserted into the neck area through small incisions, allowing the surgeon to remove the problematic part of the thyroid gland.
Who Can Undergo Scarless Thyroid Surgery?
Certain criteria must be met for a patient to be eligible for scarless thyroid surgery. The method depends on the disease affecting the thyroid gland, its size, and its location. A doctor must assess whether the patient is suitable for this method.
- The thyroid gland should be smaller than 10 cm.
- The volume of the thyroid gland should not exceed 45 milliliters.
- The patient should not have thyroid cysts or nodular goiter diseases.
- The largest thyroid nodule should be smaller than 4 cm.
In summary, scarless thyroid surgery is a technique aimed at treating less severe thyroid issues and may not be suitable for all patients.
Advantages of Scarless Thyroid Surgery
The advantages of scarless thyroid surgery include:
- The main advantage is the lack of visible scars, as the small incisions made inside the mouth heal quickly and are not noticeable.
- Post-surgery pain and discomfort are minimized.
- Patients experience faster recovery.
- The risk of complications, such as bleeding and infections, is lower compared to traditional surgery.
- Faster recovery and the absence of visible scars provide psychological comfort to patients.
Who Can Undergo Thyroidectomy?
Thyroidectomy involves the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. Patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer are typically candidates for thyroidectomy, as it removes the cancerous tissue entirely. If thyroid nodules grow rapidly, press against neck tissues, and cause breathing or swallowing issues, thyroidectomy may be recommended.
Hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid gland is overactive and produces excess hormones, may also require partial or complete removal of the gland.
Goiter, a condition where the thyroid gland grows excessively, can cause breathing, swallowing, and speaking difficulties, requiring thyroidectomy for treatment.
Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid condition causing overactivity, may also necessitate thyroidectomy if it cannot be controlled through other treatments.
Cost of Scarless Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery
The cost of scarless minimally invasive thyroid surgery varies due to several factors. This advanced technique, using new technology, differs in cost from traditional thyroid surgeries. The cost depends on the surgeon’s experience and expertise, as well as the location and complexity of the procedure. You can contact us for more information about this procedure and to discuss pricing.
