Professor Dan Flissleading otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon
Thyroid pathologies are one of the most common medical problems today. In the CIS, the percentage of the population suffering from such pathologies ranges from 15 to 40%, depending on the area of residence. Most cases of thyroid dysfunction are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed: about 40% of diagnoses made in the CIS were not confirmed at Top Ichilov, where reliable, time-tested diagnostic protocols are used to identify thyroid dysfunction with 100% accuracy.
Advantages of Thyroid Treatment in Israel
- Preservation of the thyroid gland. A wide range of conservative procedures and organ-preserving minimally invasive surgeries are performed to preserve the gland and all its functions. The preservation rate of the gland in Israel is the highest in the world.
- High-quality medications. Only high-quality medications approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health and subjected to thorough and lengthy clinical trials are used.
- Latest treatment methods. In Israeli clinics, techniques that are rarely or almost never used even in leading clinics of the CIS are standard, such as radical thyroidectomy using the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, which makes the surgery completely safe and eliminates the possibility of complications. It is worth noting that the primary goal of doctors is to preserve the thyroid gland and its functions as much as possible.
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Thyroid Diseases Successfully Treated at Top Ichilov
In the ENT surgery, head and neck surgery, and endocrinology departments of Top Ichilov, successful and effective treatment of the following thyroid pathologies is conducted:
- Graves' disease;
- Thyroid cyst;
- Thyrotoxicosis, increased thyroid function;
- Hyperthyroidism (excessive levels of thyroid hormones, decreased thyroid function);
- Inflammatory diseases – thyroiditis;
- Congenital anomalies;
- Spontaneous goiter;
- Endemic goiter (hypothyroidism) – develops due to iodine deficiency;
- Thyroid injuries;
- Benign thyroid neoplasms;
- Thyroid adenoma;
- Thyroid cancer.
Treatment at Top Ichilov from “A” to “Z”
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Thyroid Treatment in Israel: New, Quality, and Effective
Non-surgical Treatment
- Medication treatment for hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Medications are prescribed to patients for life to continuously regulate hormone production. At Top Ichilov, the most modern medications, the latest developments from the Israeli and global pharmaceutical industries, are used.
- Radiotherapy for thyroid cancer using the latest Novalis linear accelerators equipped with the most advanced technologies, such as breath control, modern imaging systems, and precise targeting systems that allow for maximum radiation dose delivery to the tumor without affecting healthy tissues.
- Chemotherapy for thyroid cancer using the most modern medications that do not cause side effects.
- Radioactive iodine therapy – a completely safe method for destroying cancer cells after the removal of malignant thyroid tumors.
- Puncture drainage of thyroid cysts.
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Thyroid Surgery at Top Ichilov
Who is indicated for thyroid surgery?
Surgical intervention is applied for the following categories of patients:
- patients with diagnosed thyroid cancer;
- patients with confirmed nodular neoplasms that may become malignant;
- patients with a confirmed sharp increase in nodule sizes;
- patients with breathing and swallowing function problems due to an enlarged thyroid gland.
How is surgery performed for thyroid cancer?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Initially, the surgeon makes a small horizontal incision on the front of the neck, providing access to the lobes of the thyroid gland. The removed tumor or lobe is sent for examination, so it can be determined during the surgery whether it is benign or malignant.
The extent of the surgery depends on the degree of organ involvement
The removed thyroid tissues are sent for histological examination. After the surgery, the patient is monitored by the physician for some time. After receiving the results of the histological examination, hormonal treatment is prescribed to the patient.
Types of Thyroid Surgeries
- Hemithyroidectomy – a gentle operation to remove one lobe of the gland.
- Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (in the presence of benign cysts in both lobes of the gland). To prevent gland hypofunction after such surgery, the patient is prescribed thyroid hormones.
- Subtotal thyroidectomy –partial removal of the thyroid gland.
- Thyroidectomy – complete removal of the thyroid gland.
- Radical thyroidectomy using the Da Vinci robot.
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Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases at Top Ichilov – One Hundred Percent Accuracy
First Day – Consultation
Second and Third Days – Diagnostics
- Complete blood count, biochemistry, and coagulation;
- Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4);
- Kidney and liver function tests;
- Ultrasound of the thyroid gland and/or mapping;
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) – a sample taken with a special thin needle is sent for examination to the cytology laboratory, where it is determined with high accuracy whether the tumor is benign or malignant and whether there is an inflammatory process;
- X-ray and ECG (for elderly patients);
- Radionuclide scanning shows the presence of a “cold” nodule, with unchanged levels of T3, T4, and TSH.
Before the surgery, it is also necessary to consult with the doctor about which medications to stop taking.
Fourth Day – Treatment Plan
The individual comprehensive treatment program is developed collaboratively by several leading specialists, otolaryngologists, endocrinologists, and ENT surgeons, forming an expert group specifically for each patient.
Thyroid Treatment in Israel: Prices
The cost of the therapeutic and diagnostic process at Top Ichilov is 35-50% more advantageous than in clinics in Western Europe and the United States. You can find out the prices right now – fill out the application and request a free medical audit from our consultants.
Why Thousands of Patients Choose Israel and Top Ichilov
- ENT surgeons operating at the clinic are recognized as the best specialists in their field.
- The equipment allows for the implementation of even the most revolutionary techniques in clinical practice.
- Surgery is organ-preserving, and diagnostics are 100% accurate.
- Affordable prices without prepayment and hidden fees.
- Ensuring a comfortable stay in the clinic is the task of the international department staff. With us, your treatment will proceed quickly, without queues, in comfortable conditions, saving time and money.