Thyroid Surgery for Graves' Disease

Explore current treatments for Graves' disease in this informative 28-minute video featuring UCLA endocrine surgeons Dr. James Wu and Dr. Masha Livhits. Gain insights into when thyroid surgery may be beneficial for patients with Graves' disease. Learn about various treatment options, including antithyroid medications and their potential side effects and risks. Understand the impact of different treatments on quality of life. Delve into specific surgical considerations such as thyroid eye disease, hungry bone syndrome, and the differences between subtotal and total thyroidectomy. Enhance your knowledge of radioiodine uptake and its role in managing this condition.

Introduction
Why is this bad for you
Radioiodine uptake
Treatment options
Antithyroid medications
Side effects
Risks
Quality of Life
Surgery
Thyroid Eye Disease
Hungry Bone Syndrome
Subtotal vs Total Thyroidectomy