What is Thyroidectomy?

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Definition: The removal of all or parts of the thyroid gland owing to the presence of cancerous cells, noncancerous cells or overactivity of the gland is called thyroidectomy.

Procedure:

The patient is anesthetized and his vitals are monitored to ensure that he is in stable condition. Generally, there are three common types of thyroidectomy:

Conventional thyroidectomy – The incision is made at the center of the neck to directly remove all or parts of the thyroid gland.

Transoral thyroidectomy – Here, instead of the neck, an incision is made inside the mouth.

Endoscopic thyroidectomy -Smaller incisions are made on the neck and through the use of small cameras and surgical instruments, the surgery proceeds. Usually, the parts removed include:

  • One lobe
  • Majority of both lobes
  • One lobe completely and another one partially
  • Entire gland

The entire process is over by one to two hours but the surgery scar fades after 1 year only.

When is it done? :

When the thyroid gland produces a lot of hormones or due to the presence of suspicious thyroid nodules that may or may not turn cancerous. When thyroid cancer is rapidly progressing or in cases when goiter becomes uncomfortable and hinder daily life.

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