Exploring Non-Surgical Options for Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodule treatment using ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation

ETV | 11 July 2025

Benign thyroid nodules can cause symptoms such as neck swelling or difficulty swallowing. For such patients, RIVEA offers non-surgical relief through Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — a safe, outpatient procedure that shrinks benign nodules without cutting or stitches.

In this feature on ETV, Dr. Arjun Reddy, Interventional Radiologist and Co-Founder of RIVEA Vascular Institute, explains how RFA is changing thyroid care.

He covers key topics such as:

  • Common symptoms of thyroid nodules: neck swelling, discomfort, difficulty swallowing
  • Traditional options like thyroid surgery and its potential risks and long-term impact
  • How RFA works: using heat energy to precisely shrink the nodule while preserving healthy thyroid function
  • Advantages of RFA: no general anesthesia, minimal downtime, no visible scars
  • Efficacy and safety profile based on global clinical experience

RFA is ideal for patients looking to avoid surgery while effectively managing thyroid nodules.

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  • Dr. Arjun Reddy, expert in vascular and interventional radiology at RIVEA

    Dr. Arjun Reddy

    MBBS, MD, FVIR

    Dr. Arjun Reddy is a highly accomplished Interventional Radiologist with extensive international training and a track record of pioneering minimally invasive, image-guided procedures in India.

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