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STARmed Thyroid RFA Patient
Hear from top Endocrinologists, Interventional Radiologists, and Surgeons who trust STARmed’s innovative RFA technology. Learn how these trailblazing practitioners provide effective, safe, and precise treatment for their patients.
Chief of Endocrine Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA
1,000+ Cases and Counting: Why I trust STARmed
Director, Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgical Division at Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Discuss their experience performing thyroid radiofrequency ablation at Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Director at the Center for Endocrine Tumors
Dr. Goldfarb and her patient Myia share their experience with Thyroid RFA.
Meet patients who have avoided surgery and lifelong medication thanks to STARmed’s Radiofrequency Ablation for Thyroid Nodules. Learn how RFA has helped them maintain thyroid function while eliminating nodules and symptoms.
STARmed Thyroid RFA Patient
I’m pretty happy with my results, my nodule shrunk 79% in volume [in 3 months] which is awesome in my case!
STARmed Thyroid RFA Patient
I am a busy mom, I was tired all the time. But now that I’ve had RFA…now I just have plenty of energy!
STARmed Thyroid RFA Patient
I want to find a minimally invasive procedure for my thyroid cancer.
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CPT codes 60660 and 60661 are available for thyroid nodule radiofrequency ablation. We recommend verifying coverage and payment details with your billing department or insurance payor. Our dedicated reimbursement support team is also available to help streamline the billing process. They can address any questions you may have.
For RFA, a generator is needed to produce an electric circuit. Internally cooled electrodes (also called probes) are connected to the generator. Electrodes are 18 or 19 gauge, with various active tip lengths.
STARmed’s RF Electrodes are specifically designed for thyroid RFA. They have been cleared for use on soft tissue ablation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Because of the location of the thyroid gland, the short shaft length (7 cm) of these electrodes is easy to handle during the procedure. Our best seller, star RF Electrode is the most clinically-proven RF electrode used in thyroid applications. It is size 18G, 7cm, 7mm.
Depending on the size of the thyroid nodule or recurrent cancer, clinicians select the most appropriate active tip length. This may improve the efficacy of ablation and reduce thermal injury of surrounding structures.
Before thyroid RFA, the patient lies in a supine position (face up) with the neck mildly extended. Two grounding pads are attached to both thighs.
The procedure itself takes less than 30-60 minutes depending on the number or volume of the nodule(s). Additional time, 60-120 minutes, is needed for preprocedural care and postprocedural monitoring.
The patient will stay in the recovery area for at least one hour after the procedure. They can expect monitoring of vital signs (every 30 minutes). A physical examination of the thyroid/neck will be done after an hour using ultrasound. Then, the patient will be discharged with any needed prescription or medication.
See how safe and effective STARmed’s industry-leading equipment is in practice.
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