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Thyroidectomy: Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Posted by kellyann @kellyann, Jun 3, 2018

I would like to know more about others' experiences with having a Thyroid Lobectomy/Partial Thyroidectomy to remove Hurtle cells from their thyroid using the robotic surgery, which removes the nodule through an armpit incision.

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jmk1 | @jmk1 | Sep 12, 2018

I just had my cortisol levels checked and am waiting for the results. Over the past 18 months I have tried dicyclomine, 2 different SSRI drugs, and the FODMAP diet (still on it though doesn't seem to improve the bloating) but the bloating just gets worse. It is to the point that sometimes I feel like I might vomit because the gas is stuck in my stomach and upper intestinal track. I just moved in June so have started with a new doctor and new insurance. Prior to that time I had the same PCP and Mayo Rochester for my specialist.

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jmk1 | @jmk1 | Sep 12, 2018

I was hyperthyroid for 7 years due to multinodular thyroid before having it removed. I have had 1 upper and 2 lower endoscopies and a camera capsule and it showed mild chronic irritation.

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macierubida | @macierubida | Sep 20, 2018
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@jmk1

I just had my cortisol levels checked and am waiting for the results. Over the past 18 months I have tried dicyclomine, 2 different SSRI drugs, and the FODMAP diet (still on it though doesn't seem to improve the bloating) but the bloating just gets worse. It is to the point that sometimes I feel like I might vomit because the gas is stuck in my stomach and upper intestinal track. I just moved in June so have started with a new doctor and new insurance. Prior to that time I had the same PCP and Mayo Rochester for my specialist.

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I started on ashwaganda for my high cortisol and switched from T4 to T3 and my boating is almost gone.

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jmk1 | @jmk1 | Sep 22, 2018
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I started on ashwaganda for my high cortisol and switched from T4 to T3 and my boating is almost gone.

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my cortisol level was low (6), which is the very bottom of the normal range. It isn't Addison's but not sure how it plays into my GI bloating issues and being on T4 because of a thyroidectomy.

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curious11 | @curious11 | Dec 22, 2021
In reply to @kellyann "Yes, I was interested for myself. My Hurthle cells were discovered through an MRI for a..." + (show)
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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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Hi @kellyann , I am helping my friend who is looking at a lobectomy for a thyroid nodule and is very sad about the traditional scar. Are you able to share your experience with the transoral procedure? how big was your nodule?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 24, 2021
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Hi @kellyann , I am helping my friend who is looking at a lobectomy for a thyroid nodule and is very sad about the traditional scar. Are you able to share your experience with the transoral procedure? how big was your nodule?

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Hi Curious, welcome. I wanted to make sure that you saw the link about scarless thyroid surgery that @riflemanz64 shared with you in the message above. When is your friend scheduled for surgery?

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