Masschusetts Doctor Performs State's First Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Dr. Jagdish Dhingra at has performed what Caritas Norwood Hospital officials believe is the first endoscopic thyroidectomy in the state of Massachusetts. The minimally invasive thyroid surgery technique involves a tiny incision, compared to conventional thyroid surgery, which typically requires a fairly long incision -- as much as 4 to 6 inches or more -- across the neck. Two additional small cuts are needed for insertion of a small camera and surgical instruments. The Daily News Transcript reports.

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