Goiter resection according to Mikulicz

Mikulicz goiter resection is a surgical procedure used to remove nodular and diffuse goiter in patients with thyroid hypothyroidism. This method was named after the English surgeon Charles Colin Mikulicz, who developed it in 1934. A Mikulicz resection removes all of the thyroid tissue, leaving only a small amount of tissue for the gland to function in the body. Thus, the operation allows you to restore normal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 60-90 minutes, depending on the size of the goiter. It consists of several stages: - A tissue incision is made on the front of the neck to gain access to the thyroid gland. - Removal of the thyroid gland through this incision. - Eliminate all nodules or all diffuse tissue material to prevent the development of recurrent lesions. - Closing the wound with sutures.

After the procedure, the patient may experience some pain and swelling in the surgical area, but this usually resolves within a few days.