Welcome to Thyroidectomy.com - Your Source for Endoscopic Thyroid Treatments

ENT Clinic of Iowa offers extensive experience in the surgical management of thyroid disorders. As neck surgeons, our physicians have unmatched experience in surgery of the neck. When it comes to both thyroid and parathyroid surgery, our surgeons are among the most experienced in the state of Iowa.

Thyroid and parathyroid surgery become necessary for a variety of reasons. From a surgical standpoint, safely performing these procedures depends on clear visualization of important nearby structures, including nerves and glands.

For the past century, this has involved the creation of a large incision. Using advanced techniques, it is now possible to safely perform these procedures endoscopically, minimizing or eliminating incisions, recovery time, and post-operative pain.

Dr. Wright and his team developed this technique and have most experience with this type of surgery in this hemisphere. Most surgical thyroid or parathyroid conditions are suitable for either a totally endoscopic or video-assisted approach.

Minimally invasive surgery can dramatically diminish — or, in some cases, eliminate altogether — scars that typically result from surgical incisions. Dr. Simon Wright, an otolaryngologist with ENT Clinic of Iowa, P.C., is a leader in minimally invasive surgery for thyroid and parathyroid conditions.

For Patients

Faster recovery, less pain and a much smaller (or even completely hidden) scar are all reasons to consider minimally invasive surgery for thyroid and parathyroid conditions and for implantation of the vagal nerve stimulator. Dr. Simon Wright is one of a very few physicians in the nation who is experienced in performing these procedures.

Arrangements can be made to accommodate patients from other parts of the country when medical records such as ultrasound reports and pathology reports are made available. Most patients recover suitably for travel within 24 hours of surgery.

For Physicians

Minimally invasive surgical approaches for thyroid surgery are undergoing rapid evolution. It is possible to perform minimally invasive thyroid surgery with marked reductions in incision length and postoperative pain, as well as a more rapid return to function. In some cases, a visible neck incision can be avoided altogether. Depending on individual patient characteristics, either approach is likely to be feasible and can be offered for most thyroidectomy indications.