laser therapy to ablate thyroid?

this would be very new, or not yet existing,
anyone hear of this?

Thanks

p.s. could be an alternative to RAI to thyroid

[laura1967]

Have not heard anything on this. Have you read anything on this? If so would you please post some links here so i can read about it?

Thanks!
:)

[sunbird09]

I guess this is still being researched and trials
go to Cleveland Clinic- to trials, and put in topic
let me know if you can't find
wish it was available now, as I'm hesitant to do the RAI
for toxic nodules

take care

[SassyLassie]

Sounds interesting. I have heard of ablation for folks that have trouble with irregular heart beats but not for this. If you come across any info, please share. :-)

[luke772]

Laser ablation of thyroid nodules is a minimally invasive procedure indicated to treat benign thyroid lesions such as cold nodules or single nodules within a multinodular goiter. The technique consists in the destruction of the tissue by the insertion therein of optical fibers which convey the light energy, causing a complete and not reversible lesions necrosis. The therapeutic outcome is the reduction in volume of the nodule, and as a result of local symptoms, such as compression, and reduction or loss of visibility of nodular goiter.

The goal of therapy is to destroy the lesion without removing the organ, thus preserving its normal anatomy.

Once documented the benign nature of the nodule, the selection criteria for treatment with the laser concern patience with solid nodules  with cosmetic damages or local compressive symptoms and those patients who have contraindications at surgery or anesthesia or will not, for aesthetic reasons, to undergo surgery.

take care