Last Update:2026-07-03
Cross-Border Thyroid Preservation: Hong Kong Patient Experience at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Ms. Ho from Hong Kong was concerned that her thyroid lesion might require surgical removal. Seeking to preserve thyroid function and organ integrity, she traveled to Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Dr. Wei-Che Lin’s team. She underwent Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), and remained stable during a 6-month follow-up period. She later returned to Taiwan to express her gratitude, praising the team for world-class medical standards and exceptional professionalism.
Four Key Advantages of RFA in Thyroid Cancer Treatment
① Early Microcarcinoma
Precise ablation of micro-papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTMC) with a reported 5-year recurrence rate of only 4%, demonstrating excellent oncologic control.
② Recurrent Thyroid Cancer
Provides a safe and effective local treatment option for patients with recurrence, especially when repeat surgery carries high risks such as nerve injury or bleeding.
③ Organ Preservation
Unlike traditional surgery that often requires total thyroid removal, RFA preserves thyroid tissue and function, allowing most patients to avoid lifelong hormone replacement therapy.
④ Combination Therapy for Complex Tumors
For highly vascular or aggressive tumors, the team pioneered a combination of arterial embolization + RFA, first blocking tumor blood supply and then performing precise thermal ablation, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
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