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First thyroid ablation in Tamil Nadu

The First Percutaneous Thyroid Nodule Ablation in Tamil Nadu

First Thyroid Ablation in Tamil Nadu

History Made

The first thyroid ablation in Tamil Nadu stands as a landmark achievement in the field of minimally invasive thyroid care. This historic procedure was successfully performed in October 2019 at JJ Interventional Radiology Endovascular Centre (JJIREVC), marking the introduction of percutaneous, image-guided thyroid nodule ablation in the state.

This breakthrough changed the traditional approach to thyroid nodule treatment by offering a non-surgical, scar-free alternative, setting a new benchmark in endocrine and interventional radiology care in Tamil Nadu.

First Percutaneous Thyroid Nodule Ablation in Tamil Nadu

Clinical Leadership Behind the First Thyroid Ablation in Tamil Nadu

The first percutaneous thyroid nodule ablation in Tamil Nadu was led by two experienced interventional radiologists:

  • Dr. Kamala Retnam (MBBS, MDRD, FVIR, EBIR)

  • Dr. Mohnish Palanisamy (MBBS, MDRD, FVIR, EBIR)

Their expertise in image-guided therapies and interventional radiology enabled the safe execution of this pioneering procedure. This achievement firmly positioned JJIREVC as a pioneer in advanced thyroid ablation techniques in Tamil Nadu

The Science Behind the First Thyroid Ablation in Tamil Nadu

The first thyroid ablation in Tamil Nadu was performed using ultrasound-guided percutaneous ablation technology. Instead of open surgery, a fine probe was inserted directly into the thyroid nodule under real-time imaging guidance. Controlled thermal energy was applied to destroy abnormal tissue while preserving surrounding healthy thyroid structures.

Patients who underwent the procedure experienced:

  • No surgical incision

  • No general anesthesia

  • Same-day discharge

  • Faster recovery

  • Excellent cosmetic outcomes

This procedure demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of minimally invasive thyroid care, proving that surgery is not always required for benign thyroid nodules.

Publication, Recognition & Lasting Impact

The clinical findings and follow-up results of the first thyroid ablation in Tamil Nadu were published as a pilot study in the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons Newsletter (September 2020). This publication officially recognized the procedure as a medical milestone in thyroid treatment advancement in India.

The impact of the first thyroid ablation in Tamil Nadu continues today. It has paved the way for:

  • Safer thyroid treatments

  • Reduced surgical complications

  • Better cosmetic outcomes

  • Faster recovery pathways

More patients now choose minimally invasive thyroid ablation over open surgery, reinforcing JJIREVC’s role as a centre of excellence in thyroid intervention.