Thyroidectomy is an operative procedure to excise all or part of the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. It is an endocrine gland that produces thyroid hormones that are secreted into the blood: - thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
The indications of thyroidectomy are -
The indications of thyroidectomy are -
The thyroidectomy risks are as follows -
The indications of thyroidectomy are -
Before the procedure
Before the surgery, you have to do some tests such as surgical blood tests and body scans as suggested by your doctor. This is done to know your overall general health.
The doctor will record your medical history and check if you have any bleeding problems, allergies,etc.
If you have hyperthyroidism, your healthcare provider will give you medicines like iodine and potassium solution. These medicines will control your thyroid function and reduce the chances of bleeding after the operation.
Your healthcare provider will give you separate instructions about surgery-related precautions like when to avoid eating and drinking before the surgery.
Before your planned operation, ask someone to help you get home after the procedure. Make sure to leave jewellery and other valuables at home.
During the procedure
There are various methods for thyroidectomy, such as:
Conventional thyroidectomy involves making an incision in the middle of the neck to access the thyroid gland. This is a standard method.
Transoral thyroidectomyinvolves making an incision inside the mouth and not the neck.
Endoscopic thyroidectomy In this method, the surgeon uses smaller incisions in the neck. The incisions are used to insert surgical equipment and a small video camera. The camera guides the surgeon through the surgery.
After the procedure
After the thyroidectomy procedure, some patients may feel neck pain or irritation and a hoarse or weak voice. These symptoms are due to the breathing tube that is placed in the windpipe during the operation.
These are often short-term and may heal themselves after a few hours. After the operation, you would be able to eat and drink as usual.Depending on the surgery type and your general health, the doctor will decide how many days of hospital stay you need.
The indications of thyroidectomy are -
At Medicover Hopspitals, we are supported by a team of highly experienced surgeons and latest tools and technologies to perform thyroidectomy with great precision yielding highly successful results. Our surgeons, endocrine surgeons, and ENT surgeons will evaluate the condition and present a surgery plan to the patients to keep them informed.
You will need to take a rest for at least one or two weeks to heal to get back to your daily life. Once you have recuperated from thyroid surgery, you can get back to your everyday life.
Limit extreme physical activities for a few weeks after the surgery. This is mainly to reduce the risk of postoperative health issues.
