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Uses smaller incisions in the neckProcedureNodulesTotalLobectomyTransoral thyroidectomyPost-thyroidectomyOveractive thyroidConventionalNeckGeneral anesthesiaGlandSurgeonRoboticUnderwentSubtotalDependsOutpatientHyperthyroidismCancerRemovalRisksTypicallyCarriesPatientsSurgery to removeDoctorTypesTreatmentRecoveryOperationCenterPatientPortion
Uses smaller incisions in the neck1
Procedure12
  • A partial thyroidectomy is a procedure in which a portion of the thyroid gland is removed. (nwentsurgerycenter.com)
  • Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure that has several potential complications or sequelae including: temporary or permanent change in voice, temporary or permanently low calcium, need for lifelong thyroid hormone replacement, bleeding, infection, and the remote possibility of airway obstruction due to bilateral vocal cord paralysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • A near-total thyroidectomy may be the procedure of choice, which leaves a small rim of the thyroid tissue around the parathyroid gland to reduce the risk of parathyroid damage. (fortherecordmag.com)
  • Thyroidectomy is generally a safe procedure. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • Surgeons typically perform thyroidectomy during general anesthesia, so you won't be conscious during the procedure. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • Thyroid surgery or Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove the thyroid gland either partially or completely. (practo.com)
  • Whether you have had some or all of your thyroid removed in a thyroidectomy procedure, you are likely to experience the impact of a diminished thyroid gland, and you may be wondering how long the thyroid hormone stays in your body. (healthgains.com)
  • If you have undergone a thyroidectomy, it would seemingly be the most likely cause of your underactive thyroid, and you may wonder how long thyroid hormone stays in the body after this procedure. (healthgains.com)
  • The length of a thyroidectomy procedure depends on the size of the thyroid and how much is being removed. (entlubbock.com)
  • Most thyroidectomies are performed under general anesthesia, meaning you are asleep and pain-free during the procedure. (elispot.biz)
  • A total thyroidectomy is a procedure to remove the entire thyroid. (elispot.biz)
  • If you're having an endoscopic or robotic thyroidectomy, the surgeon will use small instruments and a video camera to perform the procedure through tiny incisions. (elispot.biz)
Nodules5
  • Thyroidectomy is used in the treatment of: Thyroid cancer Toxic thyroid nodule (produces too much thyroid hormone) Multinodular goiter (enlarged thyroid gland with many nodules), especially if there is compression of nearby structures Graves' disease, especially if there is exophthalmos (bulging eyes) Thyroid nodule, if fine needle aspirate (FNA) results are unclear Hemithyroidectomy - Entire isthmus is removed along with 1 lobe. (wikipedia.org)
  • Doctors may recommend that people with these nodules have thyroidectomy if the nodules have an increased risk of being cancerous. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • If you're searching for information about a thyroidectomy, you're probably dealing with thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, goiter or compression of your trachea. (entlubbock.com)
  • Thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules and other conditions may require thyroidectomy. (elispot.biz)
  • A thyroidectomy may be appropriate for people who have a thyroid tumor, thyroid nodules or hyperthyroidism, which occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. (elispot.biz)
Total21
Lobectomy1
  • Less extreme variants of thyroidectomy include: Hemithyroidectomy (or unilateral lobectomy): removing only half of the thyroid Isthmectomy: removing the band of tissue (or isthmus) connecting the two lobes of the thyroid A thyroidectomy should not be confused with a thyroidotomy (thyrotomy), which is a cutting into (‑otomy) the thyroid, not a removal (‑ectomy, literally "out-cutting") of it. (wikipedia.org)
Transoral thyroidectomy3
Post-thyroidectomy2
  • In this study conducted by George Crile, Jr. MD (Journal of the American Medical Association, February 28, 1960, it examined the course of Papillary Thyroid Cancer patients with metastases to the lungs or cervical lymph nodes over a course of 16 years post-thyroidectomy. (stopthethyroidmadness.com)
  • It is important to identify risk factors for post-thyroidectomy bleeding requiring airway intervention or reoperation. (bvsalud.org)
Overactive thyroid1
  • Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). (drivorfunnell.com)
Conventional4
Neck7
General anesthesia1
  • But as far as physical preparation for a thyroidectomy, there isn't much you need to do beyond what's typically recommended for any surgery involving general anesthesia. (entlubbock.com)
Gland14
Surgeon4
  • If you're having thyroidectomy as a result of thyroid cancer, the surgeon may also examine and remove lymph nodes around your thyroid. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • Thyroid surgery (Thyroidectomy) Cost in India starts from US $1,600 and varies with the type of surgery, technique to perform the surgery, your medical history, surgeon, hospital and the city where you choose to get the surgery done. (indicure.com)
  • Although the charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, you can be assured to be in safe and skilled hands when you choose thyroidectomy in India with IndiCure. (indicure.com)
  • After diagnosing me with multinodular goiter, the endo and surgeon agreed to do a partial thyroidectomy because the likelihood of cancer presenting itself in the large nodule was very slim. (cancer.org)
Robotic1
Underwent1
  • A subgroup of 6362 (25%) patients subsequently underwent thyroidectomy and the final pathology of these specimens was compared to the FNAB result. (thyroid.org)
Subtotal2
  • Hartley Dunhill operation - Removal of 1 entire lateral lobe with isthmus and partial/subtotal removal of opposite lateral lobe. (wikipedia.org)
  • Permanent hypoparathyroidism occurs after less than about 3% of subtotal thyroidectomies. (msdmanuals.com)
Depends1
Outpatient1
  • List of surgeries by type Sun GH, DeMonner S, Davis MM. Epidemiological and economic trends ininpatient and outpatient thyroidectomy in the United States, 1996 - 2006.Thyroid. (wikipedia.org)
Hyperthyroidism1
  • CONCLUSION: This case is evidence that the link between psychosis and hyperthyroidism is still poorly understood due to the patient's psychotic symptoms persisting after the definitive treatment of thyroidectomy and the fact that it required anti-psychotic medications for normalization. (bvsalud.org)
Cancer3
  • Cancer is the most common reason for thyroidectomy. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • Although Kristin didn't need radiation since her cancer was caught so early, her doctor scheduled her for a partial thyroidectomy this past October. (southeastchristian.org)
  • She had a history of Crohn's disease treated with mercaptopurine and mesalamine, hysterectomy because of uterine cancer, thyroidectomy, hypertension treated with lisinopril, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, chronic renal disease with microhematuria, obesity, and depression treated with fluoxetine. (cdc.gov)
Removal4
  • Removal or devascularization of the parathyroids Al-Zahrawi, a tenth century Arab physician, sometimes referred to as the "Father of surgery", is credited with the performance of the first thyroidectomy. (wikipedia.org)
  • When less is removed, such as in removal of a lobe, it is termed a partial thyroidectomy. (thyroid.org)
  • For those who have undergone a thyroidectomy, the cause of the hypothyroidism is likely to be the removal of some or all of the thyroid, and they should receive a doctor's advice on how to counteract these effects. (healthgains.com)
  • Finally, surgical removal (thyroidectomy) may be recommended for large goiters causing severe symptoms or those suspected to be cancerous. (livhospital.com)
Risks1
Typically1
Carries1
Patients2
  • A partial thyroidectomy takes approximately 30 minutes, with patients ready to leave 3 hours after arrival. (nwentsurgerycenter.com)
  • In the analysis of patients with postoperative bleeding, grouped according to period between thyroidectomy and reoperation, there was a significant among-group difference in the male-female ratio. (bvsalud.org)
Surgery to remove1
Doctor1
Types2
  • Lobestomy, Partial Thyroidectomy & Complete Thyroidectomy are three major types of thyroid surgeries, and the cost varies depending on the type of surgery needed. (indicure.com)
  • There are two types of thyroidectomies. (entlubbock.com)
Treatment2
  • BACKGROUND: This case report is of a patient with psychosis secondary to thyrotoxicosis that persisted and reemerged after definitive treatment of thyroidectomy, which is a unique occurrence in the literature. (bvsalud.org)
  • With arterial repair of blood loss or partial thyroidectomy can be taken into thinking that only after treatment. (techonepost.com)
Recovery1
Operation1
Center1
Patient1
  • The patient aged 14 at time of partial thyroidectomy later manifested a Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor at age 15. (hypothes.is)
Portion1
  • If only a portion is removed (partial thyroidectomy), your thyroid may be able to function normally after surgery. (drivorfunnell.com)