Endocrine Surgeries in Iran

Endocrine glands are internal glands that pump hormones into the bloodstream and affect other glands and organs' functions. The main endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreatic islets, ovaries in women, testes in men. Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine disorders. Other endocrine disorders include adrenal insufficiency, Cushing disease, gigantism, acromegaly, other growth hormone deficiencies, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and hypopituitarism polycystic ovary syndrome, and precocious puberty. Endocrinologists diagnose any endocrine disorders through tests, and they prescribe the necessary medications after hormonal changes or infections are determined. Sometimes disorders require endocrine surgeries. Occasionally endocrine surgeries are due to the presence of tumours that negatively affect the function of the glands. These tumours can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).
The foundations and basics for endocrine surgeries in Iran were laid goes back hundreds of years. Avicenna, a renowned Persian polymath, has studied diabetes, pointed out the condition of polyuria and introduced diabetes insipidus for the first time. Avicenna and Jurjani investigated the relationship between exophthalmos and goiter centuries ago.

Cost of Endocrine Surgeries in Iran

The final cost of treatments depends on the patient's problem in the early stages of treatment. Factors affecting the cost of endocrine surgeries are different, including the type of surgery, the number of services used, the cost of operating room and hospital, and the length of hospital stay. But overall, the costs of endocrine surgeries in Iran are lower than in other countries in the world, and you can be confident that Iranian medical knowledge is worthwhile and that you will benefit from the services you need. For example, Thyroidectomy surgery costs in the world are around $5000, but in Iran, it's about $800.

Diagnostic Tests for Endocrine Surgeries

Diagnostic tests are performed for a variety of reasons. An endocrinologist or endocrine surgeon use these tests:
• To measure the levels of specific hormones
• To evaluate the function of endocrine glands
• To determine the cause of an endocrine disorder
• And for earlier diagnosis

Some of the Diagnostic Tests for Endocrine Surgeries

• ACTH Stimulation Test
• TSH Blood Test
• Bone Density Test
• CRH Stimulation Test
• Dexamethasone Suppression Test
• Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
• Glucose Test (For Diabetes)
• Thyroid Scan TSH Blood Test

Post-surgery Care

• Have enough sleep
• Do not have too much activity for up to a week after surgery (as the surgeon will recommend)
• Avoid lifting heavy objects for up to a week
• Ask your surgeon to start driving
• Drink enough water
• Consult with your doctor about a diet plan
• Do not shave the hair in the surgical area until two weeks after surgery (as the surgeon will recommend)
• Use painkillers and other medicines as prescribed by your doctor
• Take the surgeon's training on how to bandage and keep the wound clean
• Contact emergency services if breathing disorders, coughing up blood, sutures open, or any warning signs occur