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A recent manuscript published in the Journal of Endocrine Society! "Safety and Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules – Expanding Treatment Options in the United States." In this study, 47 patients were followed for 109 days and achieved a mean reduction volume of 70%.

https://academic.oup.com/jes/advance-article/doi/10.1210/jendso/bvab110/6295950

Safety and Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules – Expanding Treatment Options in the United States AbstractContext. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has only recently gained popularity in the USA for treatment of thyroid nodules (TNs), with a limited number of p

Around 150,000 thyroidectomies are performed annually.

Dr. Ralph Tufano and Dr. Jonathon Russell, surgeons from Johns Hopkins, talks with Fox News Baltimore to discuss a new in-office, minimally-invasive procedure that’s been successfully performed overseas for more than a decade.

https://foxbaltimore.com/morning/minimally-invasive-thyroid-procedure?fbclid=IwAR10j5G7rnHL_uugEKMK_zOOg5G2dzHpQVkLpOEu5xLdpTuCLIzhRlav2-o

Minimally-invasive thyroid procedure January is National Thyroid Awareness month. Around 150,000 thyroidectomies are performed annually. Getting surgery is always risky, especially now, during a pandemic. Dr. Ralph Tufano and Dr. Jonathon Russell, surgeons from Johns Hopkins, join us to discuss a new in-office, minimally-invasive proce...

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Another amazing Interview with, Dr. Richard Harding, a Thyroid RFA specialist from the Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center in Phoenix, AZ.. This video is available NOW on YouTube(http://bit.ly/DrHardingRFA) on Its me Jen again!

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Continuous enlargement occurs in approximately 11% of patient’s nodules. These larger nodules will become more symptomatic as they encroach on adjacent structures. Tissue is either compressed or shifted from normal anatomic location. Additionally, nodules producing excessive thyroid hormone cause many other health problems.
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In this interview, I talk to a patient named Josemily who suffered with difficult symptoms from 2 thyroid nodules. She already had vocal chord paralysis on one side and felt that thyroid removal surgery put her other vocal chord at too high of risk for damage. She sought help from 4 doctors before discovering thyroid RFA. Listen to her amazing story of successful treatment! Link in bio.

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Tricia had a thyroid mass of epic proportions. It was larger than a cantaloupe!

With the mass growing unnoticed for years, Tricia had no explanation for why she felt so incredibly exhausted. Over time, she came to realize she wasn't breathing or sleeping well. And singing, both her passion and her profession, was becoming increasingly difficult.

No one would fault her in having surgery to correct such a literally huge problem. But Tricia knew firsthand what she would be facing by going down that road. She had watched her own mother suffer for 2+ decades with multiple life-altering complications from the very same surgery, a thyroid removal. And vocal nerve damage, another possible complication, could destroy her both emotionally and financially.

In desperation to avoid surgery and save her thyroid, Tricia discovered thyroid RFA: a non-surgical, outpatient procedure to shrink thyroid nodules while preserving the vitally important thyroid itself. This procedure was much lower risk, far less invasive, much less expensive, and didn't come with a lifetime prescription to thyroid medication included. But attaining RFA would not be without its own set of challenges.

In this interview, Tricia takes us on the journey to RFA with her. Her story illuminates the dark path so many others are traveling. With half of people stricken with thyroid nodules at some point in their life, this information could be life-changing to you or someone you love. Please watch and share!

To watch the whole interview, go to "Its me Jen again" on YouTube and click on the playlist entitled: "Thyroid RFA: Tricia's Story." Or you can find the link in my Instagram bio.

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Happy patient with ablation of large goiter nodule with

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DrGuttler discussing Thyroid RFA with pioneer Dr. Baek from Korea.

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A word from our patients who know us best!
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To know more about the benefits of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of benign thyroid nodules visit:
https://thyroidnoduletreatment.com/
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Dr Kathleen Hands from RFA Thyroid - Dr. Kathleen Hands - Texas is one of the course instructors teaching other physicians how to safely perform in-office thyroid Radiofrequency ablation.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an exciting alternative option for patients who experience problems from benign thyroid nodules— offering the potential for less pain, less downtime and less external scarring than with surgery and without the risks of RAI.

It is a safe and validated procedure that is now cleared in the United States. With its long lasting effects, radiofrequency ablation is a breakthrough in treating the symptoms of thyroid nodules. Ultimately, your physician can help determine the most effective treatment option for you.
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The Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) introduced its first guidelines in 2012, with a revision in 2017. According to the 2017 guidelines, radiofrequency ablation for treating benign thyroid nodules is recommended for patients with:

- Benign thyroid nodules that produce symptoms or cause cosmetic concerns.

- Nodules that produce excess thyroid hormone. These are known as autonomously functioning, or “hot” thyroid nodules (AFTN).

Before undergoing radiofrequency ablation, doctors will want to make sure your thyroid nodule is benign. This is confirmed through ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) or core needle biopsies (CNB). In some cases, a single benign diagnosis may be sufficient, while other nodules require two treatments.

Contact us for more information on a provider in your area (404) 800-3573While the procedure itself takes less than an hour, the entire process may take 2-3 hours. Pre-procedural care and post procedural monitoring takes an additional hour. When the procedure is complete, a small bandage will be placed on the treatment site and the neck may be cooled with ice packs. Radiofrequency ablation does not cause any scarring to the external neck. In many cases, one puncture of the skin is sufficient to treat the entire thyroid gland.
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The procedure is so gentle that most people have little to no discomfort. This is because the thyroid gland itself is not sensitive to pain. Other than the initial injection of numbing medication, the only remaining sensation is generally pressure. Intermittent sensations of discomfort thereafter can be treated with additional doses of pain medication or adjustment of the probe tip. Radiofrequency ablation does not cause any scarring to the external neck. In many cases, one puncture of the skin is sufficient to treat the entire thyroid gland.
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Amazing video that reviews the complete process of a Radiofrequency ablation procedure performed in a private clinic setting.
https://youtu.be/1IFqDiR0yoQ

Endocrinologist's Office Based Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation: The Procedure of the Future! Thyroid nodules that are benign and are causing local symptoms or are a cosmetic problem can now be treated by a trained endocrinologist with thyroid RFA in ...

One of the most meaningful long-term advantages is that you may not need to take lifelong thyroid medication. The treatment preserves healthy thyroid tissue, which allows the thyroid to continue functioning normally — no ongoing medication management, with the difficulties of achieving the correct thyroid hormone dosage.
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Radiofrequency ablation is highly effective for benign thyroid nodules. Depending on the type (solid vs. fluid filled vs. a combination of the two), nodules shrink anywhere between 60-90% after one year, with approximately 80% on average.
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The entire procedure takes between fifteen minutes to one hour. Because it is minimally invasive and does not require general anesthesia, you avoid the external scarring of traditional thyroid surgery, and the associated risks of anesthesia. Radiofrequency ablation may also minimize the risk of permanent damage to the vocal cord nerve or to the parathyroid glands.
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Compared with surgery, the primary advantages of radiofrequency ablation are:

The potential for fewer complications
Generally shorter recovery time with a quick return to normal activities
Increased likelihood of preservation of thyroid function
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A common practice in other countries, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is now available in the United States. Developed over fifteen years ago, this non-surgical alternative shrinks the nodules usually without compromising thyroid function and helps avoid the long recovery times of thyroid surgery.

Radiofrequency ablation of the thyroid was popularized by Professor Baek in South Korea and has since been continuously adopted by many medical practitioners. Worldwide, approximately seven thousand procedures are performed each year in just a few facilities.
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What to Expect During the Procedure

You will be able to breathe, swallow and talk normally the entire time. Two grounding pads will be attached to your thigh. Your neck will be cleaned and head will be placed on a small cushion with your neck extended. The doctor will give you pain medication in the area of the thyroid.
The doctor will ask you several times during the treatment how you are doing and whether you feel pain, and can easily give you more if you are uncomfortable at any time.
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Preparing For Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency ablation takes place in an outpatient setting. Although you will not be under general anesthesia, you will need to follow some pre-procedural instructions from your healthcare facility. They will review the list of your current medications and provide instructions. In most cases, your medications will not affect the procedure. If you take medication for diabetes or high blood pressure, you will most likely be instructed to keep taking it. If you’re on blood thinning medication, you will probably need to stop taking it for a few days prior to the procedure. Be sure to inform your physician if you have a pacemaker, implants, are pregnant, or on any medication (especially for blood thinning). Don’t wear makeup, lipstick, or any metal jewelry on the day of the procedure.

What is Radiofrequency Ablation?

Using radio frequency waves, radiofrequency ablation cauterizes thyroid nodules and cysts from inside the nodule. Performed under local anesthesia, radiofrequency ablation is relatively painless and does not require general anesthesia. Doctors use guided ultrasound to insert a thermal probe into the thyroid nodule. Through selective heating of the probe tip, the nodule is cauterized. The cauterized tissue is then broken down by the body over the course of months.

How It Works

A generator creates an electric circuit. The electrode is designed to optimally deliver energy to the area that is being treated.

During the procedure, the doctor will place the tip of the probe into the thyroid nodule. The generator creates a high frequency wave and sends it directly to the end of the probe. Your doctor can then adjust the area being treated as needed to ensure that you achieve the desired results.

You will often hear background noise and “crackling” sounds throughout the procedure. These sounds are normal and signify an appropriate response is taking place.