by Dr. Opoku-Boateng | Jun 10, 2023 | Thyroid
The thyroid gland is a small but important gland that sits below the voice box on the lower front portion of the neck. It’s responsible for creating hormones that promote organ function in the body. Thyroid hormones help to transport blood throughout the body,...
by Dr. Albert Amini | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid
What Is Robotic Surgery? What To Expect as a Patient When exploring your options for surgery, the least invasive procedure is generally the most recommended. Today, minimally invasive robotic surgery is a choice for several surgical treatments, but what is robotic...
by Dr. Opoku-Boateng | May 16, 2023 | Thyroid
Thyroid nodules are common thyroid abnormalities, and their management often requires molecular testing to determine if they are benign or malignant. These molecular tests rely on our understanding of the genetic abnormalities that drive the development and...
by Dr. Opoku-Boateng | Mar 12, 2023 | Robotic Surgery, Thyroid
The thyroid gland plays a critical role in producing and regulating the hormones in the body, so when something goes wrong with this organ, it can cause big problems. Some cases can be solved with noninvasive therapies, but others may require a partial thyroidectomy....
by Dr. Opoku-Boateng | Oct 24, 2021 | Thyroid
A thyroidectomy may be a necessary procedure for cases where someone has thyroid cancer, a goiter, or another condition that influences how the thyroid gland operates. The amount of the gland that needs to be removed will vary surrounding the situation. Our doctors at...
