Thyroidectomy in Israel

Professor Naftali Stern

Endocrinologist

Thyroid Removal at Top Ihilov Clinic

Thyroid removal, partial - hemithyroidectomy, or complete - thyroidectomy, is performed by specialists with the highest professional level. The multidisciplinary medical institution “Top Ihilov” offers its patients high-quality surgical assistance within its clinic.

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Thyroidectomy is indicated for significant lesions of the thyroid gland, dysfunction, tumours, and large nodules. The thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which is essential for the human body. A malfunction of the gland leads to a deterioration in the quality of life of the patient, and the disease can become malignant and threaten life. Surgical intervention is a radical measure and is applied in cases of ineffective conservative treatment.

Surgical intervention is indicated for patients diagnosed with:

• single or multiple large nodules;
• increased activity of the thyroid gland;
• enlargement of the thyroid gland;
• thyroid adenoma;
• diffuse toxic goiter (DTG) - in some cases;
• consequences of radioactive exposure;
• thyroid cancer.

The Course and Procedure of Thyroidectomy at Top Ihilov Clinic

Surgical intervention is performed under general anesthesia. It takes about 2 hours. Access is through an incision in the lower neck, the thyroid gland is isolated, a part is excised, or the entire gland is removed. In cases of diagnosed malignant tumours, adjacent lymph nodes may also be removed to eliminate the risk of their degeneration. Endoscopic methods are used for the removal of nodules. In the postoperative period, the patient requires rehabilitation and hormonal treatment. The prognosis for surgical treatment is favorable, and patients can live at their usual pace. Periodic consultations with an endocrinologist and examinations are necessary to prevent recurrences and complications of the disease.

Diagnostic Procedures Before Thyroid Removal at Our Clinic

• General, biochemical, and special blood tests.
• Ultrasound of the gland. Localization, boundaries, and structure of the thyroid gland are determined.
• Computed tomography.
• Scanning after the introduction of a radiopharmaceutical. The substance absorbed by the gland's tissues provides a clear picture of the functionality of all areas of the gland.
• Biopsy. An endoscopic method is used to extract a sample from the gland or tumour for histological or cytological examination for the presence of degenerated cells.