Thyroidectomy in Israel

Professor Naftali Stern

Endocrinologist

Thyroid Gland Removal at the Top Ichilov Clinic

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

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1832

successfully performed surgeries at the Top Ichilov Clinic

38%

of patients at the Top Ichilov Clinic avoided surgery due to accurate diagnosis

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Thyroidectomy is indicated for significant damage to the thyroid gland, dysfunction, tumors, 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 with diagnosed:

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

The Course and Procedure of Thyroidectomy at the Top Ichilov 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 the case of diagnosing a malignant tumor, adjacent lymph nodes may also be removed to eliminate the risk of their degeneration. Endoscopic methods of surgical intervention 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 consultation with an endocrinologist and examinations are necessary to prevent recurrences and complications of the disease.

Diagnostic Procedures Before Thyroid Gland Removal at Our Clinic

• General, biochemical, and special blood tests.
• Ultrasound of the gland. The localization, boundaries, and structure of the thyroid gland are determined.
• Computed tomography.
• Scanning after the introduction of a radiopharmaceutical. The absorbed substance in the gland tissues provides a clear picture of the functionality of all areas of the gland.
• Biopsy. Using an endoscopic method, a sample is taken from the gland or tumor tissue for histological or cytological examination for the presence of degenerated cells.