Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Risks: bleeding infection airway obstruction caused by bleeding permanent hoarse or weak voice due to nerve damage 3 main approach of Thyroidectomy: Conventional Thyroidectomy Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Robotic Thyroidectomy
Your thyroid is shaped like a small butterfly, and is usually found inside the lower front of your neck. It’s a gland that controls your metabolism. It also releases hormones that direct many functions in your body, including how you use energy, how you produce heat, and how you consume oxygen. Thyroid cancer develops when cells change or mutate. The abnormal cells begin multiplying in your thyroid and, once there are enough of them, they form a tumor. Symptoms: Neck, throat pain Lump in your neck Difficulty swallowing Vocal changes, hoarseness Cough Diagnosis/Screening: Medical History and physical exam Biopsy Imaging tests Ultrasound Radioiodine scan
A partial thyroidectommy is surgery to remove part of your thyroid gland. You may need a partial thyroidectomy if you have thyroid cancer or a lump on your thyroid. Because if a lump that grows on your thyroid, it can cause breathing problems.Why do you need thyroidectomy:Thyroid cancerNoncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter)Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)This operation, thyroid cancer must be small and non-aggressive and contained to one side of the gland.
Hyperthroidsim is a condition of the thyroid and when the thyroid makes too much hormones (thyroxine) that control how the cells use energy. Thyroid problems are more common in women than men. Causes: -Graves' disease (autoimmune disorder) causes antibodies to stimulate the thyroid to secrete too much hormones. May experience: Bulging of your eyes Feling or pain/pressure in your eyes Redness or inflammation in or around your eyes Sensitivity to light Puffiness or retraction of the eyelids Nervousness, anxiety and irritability
Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).Risks:bleedinginfectionairway obstruction caused by bleedingpermanent hoarse or weak voice due to nerve damage3 main approach of Thyroidectomy:Conventional ThyroidectomyEndoscopic ThyroidectomyRobotic Thyroidectomy