Ultrasound-Guided Minimally Invasive Thyroid Nodule Ablation
Indications: Benign thyroid nodules or papillary microcarcinoma less than 1 cm. Suitable for nodules confirmed benign after two or more FNAs, recurrent benign cysts, or microcarcinomas confirmed by cytology (<1 cm).
- Outpatient minimally invasive ablation cost: approx. 50,000–60,000 TWD
- Conscious sedation: IV anesthesia with physiological monitoring (additional cost)
- Equipment: Ultrasound and ablation devices + consumables (additional cost)
- Schedule: Wednesday pre-op evaluation, Thursday noon treatment, discharge in the afternoon
Procedure: Approximately 30 minutes under real-time ultrasound guidance.
Before-and-after case comparison
Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive thyroid ablation:
