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Our Approach to Thyroid Surgery

Stanford’s Endocrine Cancer (Tumor) Program offers highly specialized surgical expertise for newly diagnosed or recurrent (returned) thyroid cancer. Thyroid surgery is typically the first treatment for thyroid cancer. We also perform surgery for some benign (noncancerous) thyroid problems such as thyroid nodules and hyperthyroidism.

Because the thyroid is in a delicate area of the neck, experience is particularly important for this surgery. Our team performs a large number of thyroid surgeries, which gives us the expertise to provide better outcomes for you. Our team also has expertise in related surgery, including lymph node dissection, for cancer that has spread.

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What We Offer You for Thyroid Surgery

High-volume surgical experience, with surgeons who perform many thyroidectomies and lymph node dissections.
Specialized expertise in reoperations and surgery for thyroid cancer that involves the trachea, esophagus, larynx, or large blood vessels.
Trusted center where many doctors refer their patients who need complex operations for more advanced thyroid cancer or recurrent cancer.

Collaborative approach, with advice and care from a team that specializes in treating thyroid cancer and other endocrine tumors.
Advanced imaging for precise treatment planning, including ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy and use of ultrasound for surgical planning.
Extensive support services to help you maintain your quality of life after surgery, including voice and swallowing therapy and speech-language pathology.

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