Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation

Home / FAQs

Ne conunum, nit acivign oriam, quodit? Upplici erberni telier
publi intilint, nos auctus.Oltui prorum am at viricer fectam
unte, opora? Catuius es hos crum intiam adhuidemus te, nicit
fac ignondelum medo, publici sedemol turortem tum temus
vissul halarit vil tiliusus pulinatus, omnessi

A new approach…

Thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a NICE approved method for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. This means NICE has reviewed the safety data, effectiveness and complications of the procedure and supports the use of RFA provided all appropriate measures to ensure safe and effective treatment are in place.

Thyroid RFA is minimally invasive and thyroid sparing. This means a needle is inserted in the skin without making an incision or scar and it preserves thyroid function. The risk of it causing thyroid underactivity (hypothyroidism) is very low indeed (generally 1% or less). It is used to shrink nodules to help relieve local neck symptoms and improve cosmetic appearance. The nodules are not removed. Thyroid RFA was pioneered over two decades ago in South Korea and has since gained international acceptance as a first line treatment for benign thyroid disease. It is normally performed as a day case procedure and commonly under local anaesthetic alone.

Diagram placeholder

All your questions answered...

Schedule an appointment
Please use the form below to get in touch, or contact us via email or telephone: 020 3780 5252

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.