Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Single-Surgeon Clinical Experience

Mehmet İlker Turan

doi:10.1097/sle.0000000000001458

March 31, 2026Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques

Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Single-Surgeon Clinical Experience

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Key Points

This research evaluates the safety and effectiveness of surgeon-performed ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules.
Single-surgeon experience
Minimally invasive technique
Patient selection based on specific criteria
Significant and durable volume reduction in thyroid nodules
Excellent clinical outcomes noted in selected patients

Implication

Surgeon-performed microwave ablation achieves significant volume reduction in benign thyroid nodules, indicating a safe treatment option.

Abstract

Surgeon-performed US-guided MWA is a safe and highly effective minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules, providing substantial and durable volume reduction with excellent clinical outcomes in appropriately selected patients.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5e505a333a821460c9ef https://doi.org/10.1097/sle.0000000000001458

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Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Single-Surgeon Clinical Experience

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Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Single-Surgeon Clinical Experience

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Abstract

Discussion

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