Thyroidectomy
Typical recovery: 1 - 2 weeks
Overview
Thyroidectomy is performed for large goitres, suspicious nodules, hyperthyroidism resistant to medication and thyroid cancer. Meticulous identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands protects voice and calcium levels.
Signs & symptoms
- A swelling in the front of the neck
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Hoarseness of voice
- Unexplained weight or heart rate changes
What the procedure involves
- 1
Thyroid function tests, ultrasound and FNAC
- 2
Planning of hemithyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy
- 3
Nerve-preserving dissection with a cosmetic neck crease incision
- 4
Calcium and hormone monitoring after surgery