09-12, 11:15–12:45 (Europe/Istanbul), Young IFOS 1
Diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands—both endocrine organs—are frequently encountered in worldwide. Approximately 5–15% of all thyroid nodules are malignant in nature. Thyroid cancers account for about 90% of all endocrine neoplasms. Reported rates of metastasis to the central and lateral neck compartments in thyroid cancers range from 20% to 80%.
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases of these organs require a multidisciplinary approach involving Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology, and Surgery. In recent years, various surgical approaches such as lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, central lymph node dissection, and minimally invasive thyroidectomy have been applied, differing from past practices. With the advancement of technology, endoscopic and robotic surgery have also been introduced into thyroid surgery in recent years.
Although guidelines set forth by the American and European Thyroid Associations exist for surgical management of thyroid diseases, different surgical practices are preferred in various parts of the world. Due to the location of the thyroid in the neck and the potential complications of its surgery—such as recurrent or superior laryngeal nerve injury, tracheal or laryngeal trauma, and swallowing difficulties—this topic is of particular importance to the specialties of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.
The most effective way to avoid complications is a thorough knowledge of the surgical anatomy of these organs and mastery of surgical techniques.
In this course, current thyroid surgery techniques and methods to prevent possible complications will be presented, accompanied by visual educational materials.
To provide participants, especially young colleagues, with up-to-date knowledge on thyroid surgical techniques and strategies to prevent complications, while emphasizing the importance of precise anatomical knowledge and refined surgical skills.
Dr. Ömer Bayır is an Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery specialist at Acıbadem University, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the same university in 2010. He served as an observer at the European Institute of Oncology, focusing on head and neck surgery and robotic surgery. He became an Associate Professor in 2017 and a Professor in 2026. He completed his PhD in Cancer Biology in 2026.
Dr. Bayır has contributed chapters to both international and national books. He has presented his research at national and international conferences and has received awards at both levels. He has authored and co-authored over 100 publications and has been cited more than 600 times in national and international journals. He has served in various roles for numerous journals, including as an advisory board member and reviewer. He is a member of several national and international societies, including the European Head and Neck Society, the Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His main interests include head and neck surgery, transoral laser surgery (including laryngectomy procedures), transoral robotic surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School and completed his Otolaryngology Residency training at the same institution. He did “Head Neck Surgery Clinical Fellowship” at Wayne State University, Michigan-USA, 1998-2000. He worked as Chief of Otolaryngology Depart. at Dışkapı Research and Training Hospital 2005-2011, and at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University between 2011-2022, as a Professor of Otolaryngology. His main area of clinical and research interest has been “Head Neck Cancers and Surgery”, and have many published papers in several esteemed journals. He had been the board member of Turkish ORL-HNS Society (2012-2016), President of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Society (2016-2018). He had been the founder chairman of “Turkish Ear Nose Throat Schools” between 2012 and 2016, which aimed to the postgraduate advanced training of ENT specialists. He is currently the President of Ear Nose Throat online platform (KBBplatform), which is involved in advanced trainings in the area of Otolaryngology, nationally. He is also the board member of Head Neck Cancer Society of Turkey.
faculty: hacettepe medical school
residency: gazi medichal school otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery
Dr Rahim Dhanani is a consultant ENT and Head & Neck surgeon at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, with specialist training in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid) surgery. He completed his postgraduate training at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, followed by advanced fellowships at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Lahore, and at leading tertiary centres in the United Kingdom, including University College London Hospital and University Hospital Birmingham. His work spans complex head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and oncologic reconstruction, with contributions to the peer-reviewed literature in these areas. Dr Dhanani is actively involved in academic and surgical education and is a founding member and inaugural General Secretary of the Pakistan Head & Neck Society. He has also been the recipient of several competitive international scholarships, including from Harvard Medical School and ENT UK.