Conditions
Thyroid lumps British Thyroid Foundation
Thyroid cancer Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust
Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) British Thyroid Foundation
Procedures
Partial thyroidectomy (Lobectomy or hemithyroidectomy) ENTUK
Total thyroidectomy West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Procedure videos *Please be advised that these videos contain graphic footage of surgery*
Thyroid lobectomy Mayo clinic
Total thyroidectomy Mayo clinic
Where is this information from?
British Thyroid Foundation: “We work with medical professionals to provide information that is reliable and evidence-based. All our volunteers have first-hand knowledge of thyroid disease. Through our network of telephone contacts, local groups and Facebook groups, we offer support based on patient experience. We also provide opportunities to meet other patients and medical professionals at our regular patient information events.”
Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first national charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of patients with Thyroid Cancer.
ENTUK.org: “ENT UK is the professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery and head, neck and thyroid surgery in the UK.” Its members include over 2300 ENT health professionals. Their patient information leaflets linked above are written and reviewed by named specialist consultant ENT surgeons.
“West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a highly successful, award-winning trust providing hospital and community services to a population of around 280,000 people who live in west Suffolk.”
“Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.” Our headquarters are located in Rochester, MN, while we have campuses in Florida and Arizona.”