Get to Know Thyroid, Reduce Risks, and Proper Treatment with Phyathai 2 Hospital
Choose the thyroid surgery method suitable for you with the experience and expertise of the surgical team at Phyathai 2 Hospital
Thyroid Treatment by Surgery
| Thyroid Surgery Method | Open Surgery in the Middle of the Neck | Endoscopic Surgery Armpit / Chest Area |
Open Surgery Behind the Ear |
Scarless Surgery Transoral Endoscopic Surgery |
| – Size of Thyroid Nodule | – Suitable for nodules larger than 4 cm. | – Suitable for nodules smaller than 4 cm. | – Suitable for nodules 4-5 cm in size. | – Suitable for nodules smaller than 4 cm. |
| – Surgical Scar | – Scar size 8-10 cm, clearly visible | – Scar hidden under clothing | – Scar hidden behind the ear | – No skin scars, minimal blood loss |
| – Why Choose This Method | – Suitable for patients suspected of thyroid cancer | – Partial thyroid gland removal | – Surgery directly targets the thyroid tumor | – The shortest distance between the mouth and thyroid compared to other endoscopic methods – The nerve supplying the vocal cords functions normally and clearly |
| – Surgery Limitations | – Some patients may have noticeable keloid scars | – Not suitable for patients suspected of thyroid cancer or with large nodules – Armpit surgery can be performed one side at a time |
– Not suitable for patients with thin neck skin or skin that cannot stretch much | – Suitable for patients requiring total thyroid gland removal |
“Confident and safe from surgery with the thyroid internist team monitoring post-operative symptoms”
