A hemithyroidectomy is a procedure that involves the partial removal of the thyroid gland. It is a less common procedure than a total thyroidectomy, but in recent years the partial removal procedure has become more common because in the right cases it has similar outcomes to a total thyroidectomy, and the partial operation preserves more […]
Preventing Diabetes If You Have A Thyroid Condition
Your thyroid plays an essential role in regulating a number of bodily functions and producing certain hormones, so it should come as no surprise that an underfunctioning thyroid can lead to an increased risk of other conditions. One such condition is diabetes. Some medical circles even use the term thyrobetes to discuss the connection between […]
How Your Thyroid Affects Your Gallbladder
As a general surgeon, Dr. Koeplin specializes in correcting a variety of conditions involving your endocrine system. Two areas that he operates on regularly are the gallbladder and the thyroid, and you may be surprised to learn just how much these two body parts affect one another. Below, we take a look at why you […]
The Benefits Of Thyroid Screening
As we get older, it becomes even more important that we take a proactive approach to our health. We need to be getting regular exercise and following a healthy diet, but we also need to consider certain screening exams to catch potential problems in their infancy. You’ve probably heard of mammograms and prostate exams, but […]
Life After Thyroid Surgery
As an endocrine surgeon, one of the most common questions we get is “What will my life be like after surgery?” We’ve already answered that question for patients undergoing pancreatic and spleen surgery, but today, we’re going to focus on patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Below, we take a look at some of the short-term and […]
