Percutaneous Microwave Ablation (MWA) of Benign Thyroid Nodules

What is percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of benign thyroid nodules?

Percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) is an innovative method of of sparing treatment for benign symptomatic thyroid nodules under ultrasound control, which enables the reduction of nodules while preserving healthy thyroid tissue.

How is percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of benign thyroid nodules performed?

Percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of benign thyroid nodules is performed by thermal ablation of nodules larger than 2 cm, which achieves a volume reduction of 50% to 80% within a few months, while avoiding the negative effect of resection on the function of the thyroid gland itself.

The procedure is associated with a significantly lower rate of complications and a shorter recovery time compared to classic resection of the thyroid lobe, and the approximate duration of the procedure is about 60 minutes with anesthesia