- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a significant medical breakthrough, the Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences has successfully treated a thyroid lump without any surgical incision or stitches. For the first time at the institute, doctors used the microwave ablation technique to eliminate a non-cancerous thyroid nodule through a needle-based procedure.
According to Dr Sara Idris from the Endocrine Surgery Department, a 32-year-old woman from Gorakhpur had been suffering from multiple small lumps in her throat, leading to persistent pain and difficulty in swallowing. Despite months of treatment at a local hospital, she experienced no relief.
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Upon visiting the Lohia Institute, the patient underwent detailed diagnostic tests, including blood work and a throat ultrasound. The reports revealed a 3 cm lump in the thyroid gland. To determine whether the lump was cancerous, doctors conducted a Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) test, which confirmed it was benign.
Given the non-cancerous nature of the lump, doctors opted for microwave ablation—a minimally invasive technique where heat generated by a special needle (maintained between 50°C to 100°C) is used to destroy the targeted tissue. The procedure was successful, and the patient was discharged within two days.
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Dr Sara noted that this approach is not only stitch-free and scarless but also ensures quicker recovery and reduced hospital stay. The case marks a milestone for the Lohia Institute in adopting advanced non-surgical techniques for thyroid treatment.