Lateral resection of nail cancer can be treated with traditional surgical methods and minimally invasive surgical methods. Lateral resection of nail cancer is to remove the part where the cancer cells are located and spread.
1. Traditional surgical method: the principle of surgery is to remove all thyroid tissues on the diseased side, and subtotal thyroidectomy is needed on the healthy side to remove most of the thyroid tissues. At the same time, the nearby lymph nodes need to be cleared and the patient is analyzed for metastasis through lymph node pathology.
2. Minimally invasive surgery: With the development of surgical techniques and endoscopic minimally invasive techniques, the manipulation of endoscopic instruments can be assisted in traditional surgical procedures. Separation and excision of thyroid tissue will result in less damage to the affected area, fewer postoperative complications, and better recovery.
After using the lateral incision method of treatment, care should be taken to protect the surgical incision and avoid incision infection. Low iodine diet in daily life and prompt medical attention if discomfort occurs.