The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located on the front of the neck, weighing approximately 25 grams.
The thyroid hormone it secretes is indispensable for the continuation of life. More or less secretion of this hormone due to various diseases
leads to serious pathological findings in the body.
The diseases of the thyroid gland that most commonly require surgery are; Thyroid cancer can be listed as Thyroid nodule or nodules
and hyperthyroidism (toxic goiter).
Thyroid nodules are lumps that develop within the gland and are filled with liquid or solid material. The larger ones
can be seen from the outside on the front of the neck. However, small ones are usually detected incidentally during examinations performed for other reasons. Thyroid nodules should be taken seriously because they may carry cancer risk. Follow-up of the nodule without Doppler thyroid ultrasonography and, if necessary, needle biopsy is not an appropriate approach. As a result of these evaluations, in cases where cancer or high
degree cancer suspicion is detected in the nodule, surgery will be performed on the thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes.
The thyroid gland secretes more hormones than normal, causing hyperthyroidism or toxic goiter. It causes a serious
disease called. Whether or not there is an accompanying nodule, surgery for the thyroid gland may be considered after the existing high hormone levels are normalized with some
drugs.
The most common treatment for thyroid gland cancer or toxic goiter today is The procedure performed is the removal of the entire gland (Total thyroidectomy). This surgery has two important complications.
These are; Hoarseness and permanent disruption of the body's calcium balance. The experience of the surgical team is the most important factor in preventing these negative situations from developing.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is still not fully diagnosed despite the great advances in surgical techniques and oncological treatments.
It is a disease that is very difficult to treat. The biggest reason for this is; The findings in the early stages of the disease are extremely vague.
Unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain reflected in the back, sudden onset diabetes.
>symptoms often do not raise any suspicion for this serious disease.
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