Benign thyroid nodules & PTMC patients
Recurrent/metastatic lymph node cancer
Primary hyperparathyroidism
parotid tumors
High-risk candidates for organ preservation
Established in 2016, the Thyroid & Head and Neck Ablation Center at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is Taiwan's first multidisciplinary center dedicated to minimally invasive "Organ-Preserving Ablation Medicine." By integrating advanced image-guided technologies—including Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Microwave Ablation (MWA), and Arterial Embolization—the center provides a definitive alternative to traditional excisional surgeries for thyroid, parotid, and parathyroid diseases. With nearly 2,900 successful clinical cases and the world’s first documented parotid tumor ablation, the center has redefined standard care by offering scar-free procedures that preserve glandular function and minimize complications. As a global leader, the center actively shapes international clinical guidelines and serves as an Asian training hub for specialized ablation medicine.
Taiwan’s first 1-stop ablation center
Advanced image fusion (CT/PET/US)
World’s first parotid ablation technique
Embolization-ablation for giant nodules
Real-time patient care via LINE platform
Nearly 2,900 clinical cases treated
49 specialists trained from 8 countries
Contributed to 5 international guidelines
5-year VRR of 93% for thyroid nodules
>85% VRR for benign parotid tumors
<5% re-operation rate for giant goiters
5-year recurrence rate at 9.8%(benign)
0% facial nerve palsy in parotid ablation
<0.1% permanent vocal cord paralysis
Zero procedure-related mortality
Minimal risk of hypocalcemia
Scar-free results for superior aesthetics
Function preserved, no lifelong medication
Same-day discharge and rapid recovery
Co-authored world’s 1st RFA textbook
Published 1st global PTMC consensus
Ranked 3rd-4th in global publications
Asia’s first dedicated training hub
Pioneering NHI inclusion to ensure treatment equity and reduce financial burdens.
Scaling excellence across 6 hospital branches via standardized clinical protocols.
Driving global leadership through international physician training and outreach.
Advancing healthcare sustainability by reducing resource waste via outpatient care.
