Surgery is considered for hyperthyroidism when treatments don’t work, a large goiter causes issues, or thyroid cancer is present. The procedure involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, with ...

Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

The first set of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guidelines for surgical treatment of thyroid disease - developed by an expert panel assembled by the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

A young patient in a thyroid cancer chat room discussed his surgery that was planned for the next day: "I'm very scared. I don't want my life to really end tomorrow." As endocrinologists, we ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thyroid cancer-related fear and worry scores declined for adults 9 months after a thyroidectomy compared with ...

A new procedure allows surgeons, like Dr. Raymon Grogan, to access and remove the thyroid and parathyroid glands through small incisions on the inside of the mouth. Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation ...

Hormonal health plays a huge role in how your body responds to surgery, from preparation to recovery. Conditions like thyroid disease, hypoparathyroidism, or other endocrine disorders can complicate ...