NODULE OR SWELLING
A palpable lump or swelling in the lower front of the neck.
ZURÜCK ZU DEN LEISTUNGENPRECISION IN A DELICATE ANATOMICAL FIELD
SCHILDDRÜSENCHIRURGIE
Surgery for benign and malignant thyroid disease with systematic protection of the laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands.
RLN PRESERVATIONPARATHYROIDSONCOLOGICAL PLANNING
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ELIXIS · ADVANCED CARE
The extent of surgery should be exactly what is needed
Ultrasound, cytology, symptoms, thyroid function and cancer risk are integrated before choosing lobectomy or total thyroidectomy.
SYMPTOME
Symptoms that merit assessment
Most thyroid nodules cause no symptoms and are found incidentally. Complaints may relate to gland size, pressure on nearby structures or altered thyroid-hormone production.
NECK PRESSURE
A pressure or fullness sensation, particularly with a larger goitre.
SWALLOWING
Difficulty or discomfort when swallowing.
BREATHING
Breathlessness, tightness or a persistent cough.
VOICE
Hoarseness or an unexplained persistent voice change.
HORMONAL SYMPTOMS
Palpitations, tremor and weight loss or, conversely, fatigue, cold intolerance and constipation.
Symptoms and a normal TSH do not by themselves determine the nature of a nodule. Assessment may include blood tests, ultrasound and needle sampling when indicated.
EINGRIFFE
Thyroid procedures
Each option has a different extent, purpose and postoperative requirements.
01HEMI
HEMITHYROIDECTOMY
Removal of one lobe and isthmus while preserving the healthy opposite lobe.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- Selected nodule, indeterminate solitary lesion or unilateral symptomatic disease.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve and the parathyroid glands.
02TOTAL
TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY
Complete removal of both lobes with careful preservation of critical structures.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- Selected thyroid cancers, multinodular goitre, Graves’ disease or bilateral disease.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Capsular dissection with protection of the recurrent laryngeal nerves and parathyroid blood supply.
03COMPLETION
COMPLETION THYROIDECTOMY
Removal of the remaining lobe after prior lobectomy when a clear indication emerges.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- Final histology or disease course requiring completion of treatment.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Risk reassessment and careful dissection in a previously operated field.
04PRESERVATION
NERVE & PARATHYROID PRESERVATION
Systematic identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerves and the external branches of the superior laryngeal nerves, with preservation of parathyroid blood supply.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- A safety principle in every thyroid operation, with nerve monitoring where appropriate.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Visual identification, gentle handling, meticulous haemostasis and parathyroid autotransplantation when required.
05CENTRAL
CENTRAL NECK DISSECTION
Therapeutic removal of central-compartment lymph nodes when there is a documented indication.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- Clinically, radiologically or cytologically documented central nodal disease. Prophylactic dissection is not routine in cN0 disease.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Anatomical dissection protecting the trachea, laryngeal nerves and parathyroids.
06LATERAL
LATERAL NECK DISSECTION
Therapeutic removal of lateral-neck nodal levels in documented disease.
- WANN ES ERWOGEN WIRD
- Biopsy-confirmed or clinically and radiologically highly suspicious lateral nodal metastases.
- WAS DER EINGRIFF UMFASST
- Compartmental rather than piecemeal clearance, preserving vessels and nerves when oncologically safe.
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PLANUNG & SICHERHEIT
Nerve, voice and calcium: functional goals from the outset
Preoperative voice assessment where indicated, careful identification of the laryngeal nerves and postoperative calcium assessment are incorporated into one plan. Nerve monitoring is an adjunct; it neither replaces visual identification nor eliminates injury risk.
ULTRASOUND
Mapping of thyroid and nodes before incision.
LARYNGEAL NERVES
Visual identification and protection of the recurrent nerve and the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve.
PARATHYROIDS
Preservation of glands and blood supply where possible.
HISTOLOGY
Definitive management is guided by the final histopathology result.
FRAGEN
HÄUFIGE FRAGEN
Kurze Antworten vor der individuellen chirurgischen Beurteilung.
01How long does recovery take?
Recovery varies with the procedure, disease severity and general health. The individual plan covers mobilisation, diet, work and exercise.
02Will I need thyroxine?
After total thyroidectomy, lifelong replacement is required. After hemithyroidectomy, it depends on the function of the remaining lobe.
03Is there a risk to the voice?
There is a small but real risk of temporary or permanent change. Individual risk and protective measures are discussed before surgery.
KLINISCHE EVIDENZ
KLINISCHE EVIDENZ
Die endgültige Wahl richtet sich nach Befund, Anatomie und aktuellen Leitlinien.
01American Thyroid Association · 2025 DTC GuidelineCurrent guideline for differentiated thyroid cancerOFFIZIELLE QUELLE02American Thyroid Association · Surgical AffairsOfficial professional thyroid-surgery resourcesOFFIZIELLE QUELLE03American Thyroid Association · Thyroid NodulesSymptoms and assessment of thyroid nodulesOFFIZIELLE QUELLE
Diese Informationen ersetzen keine ärztliche Untersuchung. Nutzen, Risiken und Alternativen werden individuell besprochen.
INDIVIDUELLE CHIRURGISCHE BEURTEILUNG
Der richtige Eingriff beginnt mit der richtigen Indikation.
Beschwerden, Untersuchungen und Alternativen werden gemeinsam geprüft.
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