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Thyroidectomy in Hyderabad

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Minimally Invasive Video-assisted Thyroidectomy (MIVAT)
Advanced Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Techniques

Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals for Thyroidectomy Surgery?

Yashoda Hospitals offers advanced thyroidectomy procedures for patients with personalized care and cutting-edge techniques.

Best Hospital: Yashoda Hospitals is recognized as the Best Hospital for Thyroidectomy in Hyderabad, offering exceptional surgical care services.
Expert Surgical Oncologists: Our highly experienced surgical oncologists specialize in performing advanced thyroidectomy procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for all patients.
Cutting-edge Facilities: Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced medical equipment, our facility provides the perfect setting for precise and accurate thyroidectomy procedures.
Dedicated Surgical Care: Our dedicated surgical care team is committed to guiding you through every step of your thyroidectomy surgery.

What is Thyroidectomy?

Thyroidectomy is a type of surgery undertaken to extract the thyroid gland; it is often referred to as thyroid removal surgery. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is present at the front part of the neck and is responsible for making hormones related to metabolism, heart rate, and rate of burning calories. Surgeons conduct this to cure various illnesses associated with this organ, like cancer, goiter, and hyperthyroidism. The extent of thyroid removal depends on the surgery’s purpose, with subtotal thyroidectomy (partial removal of the thyroid gland) allowing the thyroid to function normally and total thyroidectomy (complete removal of the thyroid gland) requiring daily thyroid hormone treatment to restore its natural function.

Surgeons may sometimes perform thyroidectomy for esophagus compression, excess thyroid hormone release, or if the nodule is causing difficulty breathing or swallowing. In general, thyroidectomy involves various approaches, such as traditional open thyroidectomy, MIVAT (minimally invasive technique), robotic thyroidectomy, transoral thyroidectomy, endoscopic thyroidectomy, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

Thyroidectomy Types

Thyroidectomy (surgical excision of a thyroid gland) is broadly divided into two categories: complete and partial.

1. Partial thyroidectomy:

Hemithyroidectomy, or thyroid lobectomy, entails resection of half the thyroid.
It includes isthmusectomy that cuts out thyroid between two lobes.
A direct open thyroid biopsy removes a nodule from the thyroid gland.

2. Total or near-total thyroidectomy: It involves the surgical removal of all or some of the thyroid tissue.
The type of surgery often depends on the underlying cause for which it is being performed, and deciding on an appropriate operative plan involves collaboration between patient, endocrinologist, and surgeon.

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Thyroidectomy Procedure, Recovery, and Post-Procedure Care

Preparation: Specific directions will be issued by the physician before undertaking a thyroid operation. A week or two prior to the procedure, there may be some biopsy examinations, fine needle aspiration for lumps, temporary suspension of anticoagulants, and a few hours of fasting./p>

During the procedure: The anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia, and a breathing tube is placed. Surgeons access the thyroid via standard, video-assisted, or robot-assisted incisions. With stitches or sutures, the incision gets closed after surgery. When removing the complete thyroid, it can take around four hours or less in case of partial removal.

After the procedure: Patients may go home after surgery, but some stay a few days to monitor calcium levels. Post-surgery, light food and drinks are recommended. Throat soreness from the breathing tube is common. The surgeon is expected to remove the drain one or two days after the surgery.

Recovery: Typically, after hemithyroidectomy, patients can be discharged on the same day they undergo surgery, as recovery requires just a few hours of hospital observation. Some may stay overnight and leave the next morning. However, complete recovery typically takes two to three weeks.

Post-procedure care: Post-surgery care for thyroidectomy includes:

Monitored in the recovery room until anesthesia wears off and vital signs stabilize.
A possible drain could be placed near the incision site for fluid drainage.
The doctor prescribes pain medication for post-surgery discomfort.
Instructions on incision care, including clean and dry maintenance.
Avoidance of strenuous activity and heavy lifting for healing.
Scheduled follow-up appointments for recovery monitoring and incision site checks.

Procedure Name	Thyroidectomy Surgery
Type of Surgery	Open, endoscopic or minimally invasive
Type of Anesthesia	General anesthesia
Procedure Duration	1 to 2 hours
Recovery Duration	Few days to few weeks

Benefits of Thyroidectomy Surgery

Primary treatment for most thyroid cancers, especially papillary and follicular carcinomas.
Removing cancerous tissue offers the best chance of cure.
Reduces the risk of cancer recurrence by removing thyroid gland containing cancerous cells.
Offers long-term control, eliminating the need for ongoing medication management./li>

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Frequently Asked Questions

After thyroid removal, the body may experience immediate effects such as neck discomfort, difficulty swallowing due to swelling and throat irritation, and temporary hoarseness or weakness in the voice due to nerve irritation. Pain medication can help manage these discomforts, while soft foods and throat lozenges can ease swallowing difficulties.

After thyroidectomy, the body’s TgAbs (Thyroglobulin Antibodies) levels increase due to the immune response, with studies showing a positive relationship between these levels and the increased risk of treatment non-response or recurrence.

In certain patients, the surgeon employs specific equipment to monitor vocal cord irritation throughout the treatment to avoid irreversible harm. A thyroidectomy normally lasts 1 to 2 hours. Depending on the extent of the procedure, it might take longer or shorter.

Thyroid tissue damage cannot regenerate, and even if it does, it may not fully regain its function. The thyroid gland is regenerative to a limited extent, but not enough to fully regenerate a fully functional gland after complete removal.

An individual’s recovery period following thyroid surgery will be dictated by various elements, such as the procedure itself performed, how extensive it was, and other characteristics unique to them, which may include their age, general well-being, and comorbidities. Minimally invasive approaches like MIVAT or robotic-assisted thyroidectomy generally have faster recovery times than traditional open thyroidectomy. It typically takes two to three weeks for a full recovery.

A thyroidectomy is a major surgery that requires general anesthesia. Although minimally invasive approaches offer faster recovery, the body still takes time to heal after surgery.

After surgery, as per the surgeon’s advice, focus on soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, or scrambled eggs; avoid hard, crunchy foods like crackers, chips, or fried vegetables; limit acidic foods like citrus fruits; and avoid soy products and highly concentrated fiber foods like bran flakes, as they can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption and medication absorption.

Following thyroidectomy or thyroid lobectomy, you may experience temporary throat soreness, neck pain, swallowing difficulties, or a weak voice. The diet will be restricted for the evening, but usually return to normal the next day.

Thyroidectomy is used to treat various benign and malignant conditions such as thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, obstructive goiter, differentiated thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer, primary thyroid lymphoma, and metastases from extrathyroidal primary cancer, primarily renal cell and lung cancer.