Some conditions of the thyroid and parathyroid need surgical intervention. Call us to book with one of our surgeons for advice.
LapSurgery Australia surgeons treat thyroid and parathyroid conditions that need an operation. The thyroid makes thyroxine, and the four small parathyroid glands beside it control blood calcium, so enlarged or overactive glands may need to be removed. Surgeon Andrew Chong performs thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and options are discussed at a consultation. Surgeons work with a multidisciplinary team that provides lifelong follow up for weight loss patients. The team is based in Dandenong North, with consulting rooms in Berwick, Frankston, Cranbourne and Warragul.
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces a hormone called thyroxine. There are some conditions of the thyroid where surgery may be recommended. It is important to discuss all your options with an expert to determine the treatment option that is best for your situation.
The parathyroid glands are four tiny glands in the neck, located close to the thyroid gland. However they perform a completely different function. These tiny glands secrete a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH), which helps regulate calcium levels in your blood. Enlarged, abnormally functioning glands may need to be removed with surgery.