Has anyone had experience with thyroid surgery rather than using radiation therapy for hyperthyroid? I will find out today if my cat has hyperthyroid. Her vet saw a little enlargement of her thyroid on ultrasound and her kidney values are normal in spite of kidney disease both of which can indicate hyperthyroid. I am worried about the effects of radiation on her kidneys and throats from radioactive treatment and I cannot be exposed as I have a radiation injury and am at risk so I was wondering about other options. Medicating seems not to stop the thyroid from growing larger thus causing a worse problem later so it doesn't seem a good idea. Is there any microscopic surgery that prevents damage to the parathyroid?
