Thyroidectomy at the clinic of Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy in Ankara, Turkey, provides surgical treatment for thyroid cancer, goiter, and hyperthyroidism. The procedure is performed by a surgeon with over 10 years of experience using nerve monitoring to protect the patient's voice. Patients typically stay in the hospital for one night and return to their daily routines within two weeks.
The surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland. A total thyroidectomy removes the entire gland, while a partial thyroidectomy or lobectomy removes only the affected lobe. This choice depends on the specific condition of the patient. Common reasons for this surgery include nodules with suspicious biopsy results or a goiter that makes swallowing difficult. It is also used for hyperthyroidism when medication no longer helps.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy uses an individualized approach for every patient. During the operation, she uses intraoperative nerve monitoring. This technology helps protect the nerves that control the vocal cords. By monitoring these nerves, the surgical team reduces the risk of temporary or permanent hoarseness. The procedure also uses aesthetic sutures to help the neck scar fade over a few months.
Preparation for the surgery includes a neck ultrasound, blood hormone tests, and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy. After the one-night hospital stay, most patients recover fully within 10 to 15 days. Some people may feel mild neck discomfort or have difficulty swallowing at first. If the entire gland is removed, the patient will need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement. Doctors also monitor calcium levels closely during follow-up visits.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy is a Professor of General Surgery with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in endocrine surgery and has published over 95 international articles. Her work has received over 500 citations in medical literature. Having previously served as a Director of an International Patient Department, she is accustomed to helping people from different countries. Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy provides consultations in several languages, including English and Arabic.
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Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy is a private general surgery practice in Ankara, Turkey. The clinic treats conditions affecting the digestive system, breast, thyroid, and soft tissues. Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy leads the practice and performs all surgeries personally. The facility uses modern perioperative pathways to improve patient safety and recovery speed.
Dr. Soy is a Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience. She has authored nearly 100 articles in internationally indexed journals and received over 500 citations. She trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Başkent University. Her memberships include:
Her scientific output includes over 200 papers and chapters in medical textbooks in both Turkish and English.
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