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Thyroidectomy: Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid Cancer | Last Active: Dec 24, 2021 | Replies (17)
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Hi, @kellyann -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

I'd like to introduce you to @maxinej @anna63 @gman007 @bartlett36 @crummens @adriennef @marydwyer51, who may have some experiences to share related to Hurthle cells, or partial or total thyroidectomy.

Are you wondering about this procedure for yourself? If so, will you share a bit about how the Hurthle cells were discovered?

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kellyann | @kellyann | Jul 12, 2018

Yes, I was interested for myself. My Hurthle cells were discovered through an MRI for a Lypoma on the back of my neck in April 2018.
My Lypoma surgeon wanted to make sure the mass wasn't intruding my spine and the Thyroid nodule was discovered and I was recommended for an FNA biopsy; that is when the Hurthle cells were discovered.

I am having a Transoral Thyroid Lobectomy with Dr. Travis McKenzie on July 26th. If the nodule is benign I will have a small incision on my inner lip; if it's malignant, I will have to have an additional incision (traditional) on my neck to remove all of my thyroid.

Dr. Travis McKenzie will complete my complete surgery in one procedure; most places outside of Mayo do this in 2 separate surgeries.
I am very thankful to be able to have this done in ONE SURGERY.

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