The Bupa Cromwell Endocrine Surgery Centre provides a comprehensive service for the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all endocrine surgical conditions.
These include:
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adrenal gland tumours
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multiple endocrine neoplasia
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overactive thyroid disease
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pancreatic endocrine conditions
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parathyroid disorders
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thyroid and parathyroid cancer
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thyroid nodules and goitre
Multi-disciplinary approach
Our consultants take a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of endocrine surgical conditions. Patients are supported by a first class team of specialists in medical endocrinology, radiology, anaesthesia and pathology. In addition, patients benefit from comprehensive support available from experts in radiotherapy, chemotherapy and intensive care.
Minimally invasive surgery
The centre’s surgeons use minimally invasive techniques, such as:
- focused scan-directed parathyroidectomy
- video-assisted parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy
- laparoscopic adrenalectomy and
- laparoscopic pancreatic tumour removal.
Expert pathology
Operations are performed with an experienced endocrine pathologist always present in theatre. Microscopic assessment and the use of intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone assay allows confirmation of successful parathyroid surgery during the procedure. Intraoperative nerve monitoring is also used to safeguard the voice in both parathyroid and thyroid surgery.
