What are the conditions for unilateral resection of thyroid cancer

The conditions for unilateral thyroidectomy usually include thyroid cancer invading one lobe, the contralateral lobe is not involved, bilateral thyroid cancer, and the inability to preserve both thyroid glands. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor, and patients are advised to seek medical treatment in a timely manner and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Thyroid cancer invades one lobe: If thyroid cancer invades only one lobe and there is no lymph node metastasis, unilateral thyroidectomy can be considered;

2. The contralateral lobe is not involved: If the contralateral lobe is not involved and there is no lymph node metastasis, unilateral thyroidectomy can also be considered;

3. Bilateral thyroid cancer: If it is bilateral thyroid cancer and there is no distant metastasis, unilateral thyroidectomy can be considered;

4. Unable to retain both thyroid glands: If there are severe heart diseases or pulmonary insufficiency and the patient cannot tolerate surgery, unilateral thyroidectomy is required.

For early-stage papillary thyroid cancer or follicular carcinoma, since it is highly differentiated and less malignant, radical surgery is generally not required. At this time, radioactive iodine therapy can be selected for treatment according to the doctor's advice. For mid- to late-stage papillary thyroid cancer or follicular carcinoma, radical surgery is required.