Thyroidectomy
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A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. This surgery is often considered for various reasons, including the presence of thyroid nodules, goiter (enlargement of the thyroid), or thyroid cancer. In some cases, hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid is overactive, may also lead to the recommendation for this procedure.
The surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and may take several hours, depending on the extent of the thyroid removal. Surgeons usually make an incision in the front of the neck to access the thyroid gland. Patients can expect to stay in the hospital for a short period following the surgery, during which they will be monitored for any complications. Recovery times can vary, but many individuals return to normal activities within a few weeks.
While a thyroidectomy can effectively treat various thyroid conditions, it does carry potential benefits and risks. Benefits may include the resolution of symptoms related to thyroid disorders and the removal of cancerous tissues. However, risks can include complications such as infection, bleeding, and changes in hormone levels, which may require lifelong management. It’s important for individuals to discuss these aspects with their healthcare provider to understand what to expect.
Awake Thyroidectomy: Safe Local Anesthesia for Thyroid Surgery
This study looked at 28 patients who had thyroid surgery with local anesthesia, meaning they were awake during the operation. Out of the group, 27 patients (96%) were able to have the surgery without ...Benefits of Apollo® in Total Thyroidectomy for Better Healing
This research paper presents a new tool called APOLLO® that is used in thyroid surgeries. Traditional thyroid surgeries still make up most of the procedures in this area, even though there are more mo...Benefits of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence in Thyroid Surgery
This research paper is about a study that looked at the benefits of using near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) technology during total thyroidectomy surgeries. A total thyroidectomy is a procedure w...Choosing the Best Approach for Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery
This research paper explains that over the past several decades, the incidence of thyroid cancer has continued to rise worldwide, making thyroid surgery one of the most common surgical procedures. As ...Choosing the Right Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery Approach for You
This research paper explains that over the past several decades, the incidence of thyroid cancer has continued to rise worldwide, making thyroid surgery one of the most common surgical procedures. As ...Comparing Robotic and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: Efficiency and Outcomes
This study compared two types of minimally invasive thyroid surgeries - robotic (using the da Vinci system) and endoscopic. Researchers looked at 258 robotic surgeries and 214 endoscopic surgeries, fo...Comparing Thyroid Removal Techniques: Benefits and Drawbacks Explained
The researchers examined different surgical methods used to remove the thyroid gland, a procedure known as thyroidectomy. They focused on methods that avoid scarring on the front of the neck, reviewin...Comparing Thyroidectomy Techniques: Benefits and Drawbacks Explained
The researchers examined different surgical methods used to remove the thyroid gland, a procedure known as thyroidectomy. They focused on methods that avoid scarring on the front of the neck, reviewin...Completion Thyroidectomy: a Safe Option for Thyroid Cancer Treatment
This research aimed to compare complication rates between two types of treatments for thyroid cancer: completion thyroidectomy (a follow-up surgery after an initial surgery) and primary total thyroide...Corticosteroids and Thyroid Surgery: Impact on Voice Quality Outcomes
This study aimed to determine whether giving patients a dose of corticosteroids through an IV before thyroid surgery could lower the risk of damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which could affect...Effectiveness and Safety of Thyroid Surgery: a Comprehensive Review
This research paper reviewed and compared different types of thyroid surgery to see how effective and safe they are. The surgeries they looked at were the gasless transaxillary approach (GTAA), bilate...Effectiveness of Hemostatic Devices in Thyroid Surgery: a Review
This research study looks at whether alternative energy devices, used to stop bleeding during thyroid surgery, are as effective as conventional methods in preventing post-surgery bleeding. To answer t...Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Safe Solo-Surgeon Approach Explained
The study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a thyroid removal surgery done by a single surgeon through an approach behind the ear. The surgery was carried out using a specialized vi...Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Step-by-Step Guide for Safe Surgery
This research paper presents a new, more standardized method for performing endoscopic thyroidectomy, a type of surgery to remove the thyroid gland. The surgery, which is performed through a small inc...Endoscopic Vs. Robotic Thyroidectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is comparing two types of thyroid surgery: Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (ET) and Robotic Thyroidectomy (RT). The researchers looked at how experience (learning curve or LC) influences ...Essential Steps for Surgeons Before Thyroidectomy Procedures
This research paper discusses the steps a surgeon should take before performing a thyroidectomy, which is a surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid. This includes looking for signs of compression...Fellowship Training Benefits for Thyroid Cancer Surgery Outcomes
This study looked at how additional training (known as fellowship training or FT) for thyroid specialists affected the results of thyroid cancer surgeries. The researchers compared surgeries done befo...Gasless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a New Approach for Patients
This research paper is about a study comparing two methods of performing endoscopic thyroidectomy surgery: one that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation and one that doesn't. The researchers designe...Gasless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Benefits and Techniques Explained
This research paper discusses a surgical method called 'gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy'. This is a procedure to remove the thyroid gland without using any gas to create space for the operation. This...Gasless Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a New Surgical Approach
This research paper is about a new technique for performing thyroid surgery, called the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). This technique has been gaining interest in the...Gasless Unilateral Axillary Approach for Thyroidectomy Explained
This research paper examines a surgical method called the Gasless Unilateral Axillary Approach (GUA) for removing thyroid glands. This technique has several benefits including a clear view for the sur...Harmonic Scalpel in Total Thyroidectomy: Safety and Efficiency
This study was conducted to see if using a harmonic scalpel is more efficient and safer than using traditional methods in total thyroidectomy surgeries (surgery to remove all of the thyroid gland). Th...Importance of Proper Thyroidectomy During Laryngectomy Surgery
This research paper discusses the importance of properly removing the affected part of the thyroid gland when performing a laryngectomy, a surgery to remove the larynx (voice box). The authors suggest...Improving Quality of Life After Total Thyroidectomy for Graves'
This research study looks at how a surgical procedure called a total thyroidectomy impacts the quality of life for people with Graves' disease. Graves' disease is a condition that affects the thyroid ...Is Outpatient Thyroidectomy Safe? What Patients Need to Know
This research paper discusses the practice of outpatient thyroid surgery, which is done without keeping the patient in the hospital overnight. This method is often questioned because of the risk of se...Less Invasive Thyroidectomy: a Scar-Free Option for Patients
This research paper discusses a new technique for thyroid surgery that is less invasive and doesn't leave a visible scar on the neck. The method, known as TOETVA, is gaining popularity as patients are...Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy Options for Thyroid Cancer Patients
The standard treatment for thyroid cancer is a surgery called open thyroidectomy, which leaves a visible neck scar and can negatively impact the patient's quality of life. Recently, new surgical metho...Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy: Safety and Complications Explained
This research paper is a review of multiple studies comparing the safety and effectiveness of a type of thyroid surgery called minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) to the traditiona...Outpatient Thyroid Surgery for Children: Safety and Effectiveness
This research paper is about a study that looked at the safety and effectiveness of thyroid surgery in children that was done on an outpatient basis, meaning the patients were able to go home the same...Outpatient Thyroidectomy: Safety and Complications for Patients
This research paper analyzed previous studies to determine the safety of outpatient thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy), where patients are discharged within 24 hours or on the same day of the procedure. ...Outpatient Thyroidectomy: Safety, Benefits, and Key Considerations
This research paper is looking at the practice of outpatient thyroid surgery - where the patient goes home on the same day as the operation. This approach is becoming more common because it can reduce...Pediatric Thyroidectomy: Outcomes and Complications in Children
This study examined the results and potential complications of thyroid removal surgeries, known as thyroidectomies, in children. The researchers used data from 47 children's hospitals across the US, l...Pediatric Thyroidectomy: Understanding Risks and Recovery Outcomes
This research study looked at risk factors and negative outcomes within 30 days of children having thyroid surgery. Using data on pediatric patients who had different types of thyroid surgery from 201...Preventing Hypocalcemia and Hypoparathyroidism After Thyroidectomy
This research paper is about a condition called hypoparathyroidism that can happen after a total thyroidectomy, which is a surgery where the entire thyroid gland is removed. There are two types of hyp...Preventing Low Calcium After Thyroid Surgery with Vitamin D and Calcium
The thyroid gland is important in regulating our body's metabolism, growth and development. Sometimes, due to various conditions, it needs to be surgically removed partially or completely. This operat...Reducing Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcaemia Risk with Preoperative Vitamin D
The thyroid gland is important in regulating our body's metabolism, growth and development. Sometimes, due to various conditions, it needs to be surgically removed partially or completely. This operat...Risks of Chronic Steroid Use Before Thyroid Surgery: What Patients
This research paper is about the risks associated with using steroids for a long time, particularly for patients who are about to undergo surgery to remove the thyroid gland. The study looks at the ou...Robotic Thyroidectomy for Cancer: Benefits and Risks Explained
This research paper discusses the use of robotic surgery, specifically endoscopic remote access techniques, in the treatment of thyroid cancer. These methods are becoming more common in smaller medica...Robotic Thyroidectomy Vs. Open Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper looks at the effectiveness and safety of robotic thyroidectomy (RT), a new surgical technique, in treating thyroid cancer compared to the traditional open thyroidectomy (OT). The a...Robotic Thyroidectomy: a Safe, Innovative Approach for Patients
This study looks at new ways to perform thyroid and parathyroid surgeries using a robot-assisted method. The operations were performed by making an incision behind the ear, a method known as a retroau...Robotic Thyroidectomy: Safety, Effectiveness, and Surgeon Proficiency
This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a type of robotic surgery for thyroid conditions, specifically the bilateral axillary breast approach (BABA RT). It compared this approach with the...Safe Thyroidectomy: Protecting Your Voice During Surgery
This research paper discusses ways to safely remove the thyroid gland (a procedure known as a thyroidectomy), in order to prevent damaging a specific nerve in the throat called the recurrent laryngeal...Safer Thyroid Surgery: Comparing New and Traditional Techniques
This research paper is a review and analysis of different techniques used during thyroidectomy, a surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The study compares the traditional "clamp and tie"...Scarless Thyroid Surgery: Benefits of the Axillo-Breast Approach
This research paper discusses a different method of performing thyroid surgery to avoid leaving a scar on the neck. The method is called the endoscopic bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), and it ...Scarless Thyroid Surgery: Benefits of Transoral Endoscopic Approach
This research paper discusses a new 'scarless' way of performing thyroid surgery, called Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA). Traditionally, thyroid surgery leaves a visibl...Swallowing Difficulties After Thyroidectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper investigates the prevalence of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) following thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy). The researchers reviewed various studies from PubMed, SciELO, and Coch...Symptom Improvement Timeline After Thyroidectomy for Graves' Disease
This study looked at how quickly symptoms improved in patients with Graves' disease who had their thyroid removed. The researchers collected data from 79 patients who underwent this procedure between ...Thyroidectomy in Children: Understanding Risks and Complications
The study looks at the results of thyroid surgery performed on 59 children between 2003 and 2019. The surgeries were done in a university hospital and other large private hospitals. After the surgerie...Thyroidectomy in Children: Understanding Thymic Tissue Removal Risks
This research paper investigates how often thymic tissue (a type of tissue found in the neck) is unintentionally removed during thyroid surgeries in children. The authors of the study reviewed medical...Thyroidectomy in Children: What Parents Need to Know About Surgery
This study looked at the medical data of children who underwent thyroid surgery between 2010 to 2014. The 361 patients were, on average, 13.5 years old and the majority (79.8%) were female. They were ...Thyroidectomy Options for Non-Toxic Goitre: Total Vs. Subtotal Surgery
This research paper examines the effectiveness and safety of two types of surgeries for treating non-toxic goitre (an enlarged thyroid gland) in adults: total thyroidectomy (TT), which removes the ent...Thyroidectomy Scars: Understanding Cosmetic Outcomes After Surgery
This research paper explores different surgical approaches to the thyroid gland, particularly focusing on whether minimally invasive surgeries improve the cosmetic outcome (how the scar looks) compare...Thyroidectomy: a Growing Solution for Hyperthyroidism Treatment
This research paper looks at how often patients with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) are recommended to have their thyroid removed (thyroidectomy), and why. The researchers looked at 864 patie...Thyroidectomy: How It Can Help Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms
This study looked at the relationship between thyroid problems and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where people stop breathing during their sleep. More specifically, it explored whether rem...Thyroidectomy: Understanding Calcium Risks After Surgery Options
The research paper assesses the risk of low calcium levels in the blood (hypocalcemia) following a specific type of thyroid surgery. The study compares two surgical methods: one that involves tying of...Thyroidectomy: Urgent Surgery for Life-Threatening Thyrotoxicosis
This study looks at patients who had urgent surgery to remove their thyroid, a procedure called a thyroidectomy, due to a condition called thyrotoxicosis which is an excess of thyroid hormones in the ...Total Vs. Less Than Total Thyroidectomy for Benign Goiter Treatment
This study is a comprehensive comparison of two treatments for a non-harmful, multi-nodular thyroid condition (BMNG). These two treatments are total thyroidectomy (TT), where the entire thyroid is rem...Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Minimally Invasive Option
The research paper is about a new surgical procedure for removing thyroid glands, known as Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA). This operation does not require visible inci...Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Safe New Approach for Patients
This research paper is about a new method of performing thyroid surgery through the mouth, specifically using four small instruments called trocars. The study was conducted between February and May 20...Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Scar-Free Surgery Option
This research study looked at a method of performing thyroid surgery called Trans Oral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy through Vestibular Approach (TOETVA). This approach means that the surgeon operates thro...Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: a Scarless Surgery Option
This research paper is about a new surgical technique for removing the thyroid gland called transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). This method is gaining popularity because i...Transoral Thyroidectomy Vs. Open Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper analyzes the outcomes and complications of two types of thyroid surgeries: transoral thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOTVA) and conventional open thyroidectomy (COT). The resear...Transoral Thyroidectomy: a New Approach for Cosmetic Surgery Benefits
This research study is about a new surgical method for operating on the thyroid gland. The procedure, known as transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA), is performed through the...Transoral Thyroidectomy: a Scarless Option for Thyroid Surgery
The research paper is about a newer method of thyroid surgery called transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA), which leaves no visible scars. The researchers compared TOETVA to ...Understanding Airway Risks in Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
This research paper discusses a new surgical procedure called the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA), which is used to remove the thyroid gland without leaving a scar on t...Understanding Ambulatory Thyroidectomy: What Patients Need to Know
This research paper talks about a specific type of surgery known as ambulatory thyroidectomy. This is a kind of outpatient surgery where the patient does not have to stay in the hospital for a long ti...Understanding Co2 Embolism Risks During Transoral Thyroid Surgery
This research paper is about a medical incident that occurred during a specific type of thyroid surgery. The surgery, called transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA), is perform...Understanding Completion Thyroidectomy Trends After New Guidelines
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) updated its guidelines in 2016 about how to manage thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers in adults. The new advice suggested that a surgical procedure called a lob...Understanding Complications of Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
This research paper is about a type of surgery called transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular access (TOETVA). This procedure is performed to remove the thyroid gland, which is located in the ne...Understanding Delayed Tracheal Rupture After Transoral Endoscopic
This paper discusses a case study of a 49-year-old woman who experienced a delayed rupture of her trachea (the tube that connects the throat to the lungs) a week after undergoing a specific type of th...Understanding Hypertrophic Scarring Risks After Thyroidectomy Surgery
This study aimed to identify the risk factors for developing thick scars, called hypertrophic scarring (HS), after surgery to remove the thyroid gland. The researchers analyzed data from patients who ...Understanding Hypocalcemia After Thyroidectomy in Bariatric Surgery
This research paper examines the link between two types of surgery - weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) and thyroid surgery - and a condition called hypocalcemia, which is a deficiency of calcium...Understanding Post-Thyroidectomy Bleeding Risks for Patients
The research paper is basically a study on the risks of post-operative bleeding in patients who have undergone thyroid surgery, with a particular focus on whether these patients can be safely discharg...Understanding Postoperative Complications After Total Thyroidectomy
This study looked at the complications that can occur after a particular surgery – a total thyroidectomy – in patients with and without Graves' disease. Graves' disease is an autoimmune illness that a...Understanding Rare Complications After Thyroidectomy Surgery
This research paper is about a rare complication that can occur during a thyroidectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. This is a common surgery performed by ...Understanding Risk Factors and Timing for Bleeding After Thyroid Surgery
This study looked at what might increase the chances of bleeding after thyroid surgery, and how long it might take before another operation is needed to stop the bleeding. The researchers looked back ...Understanding Risks and Timing of Post-Thyroidectomy Bleeding in Patients
This study looked at what might increase the chances of bleeding after thyroid surgery, and how long it might take before another operation is needed to stop the bleeding. The researchers looked back ...Understanding the Safety and Benefits of Overnight Thyroidectomy Procedures
This research paper discusses the growing popularity of overnight and outpatient thyroidectomy (a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the thyroid gland) due to its economic benefits. It also a...Understanding the Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Outpatient Thyroidectomy
This research paper discusses the growing popularity of overnight and outpatient thyroidectomy (a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the thyroid gland) due to its economic benefits. It also a...Understanding the Safety of Completion Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer
This research aimed to compare complication rates between two types of treatments for thyroid cancer: completion thyroidectomy (a follow-up surgery after an initial surgery) and primary total thyroide...Understanding Thyroidectomy Complications: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about a study that was done to understand the frequency of complications after the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, a procedure known as a thyroidectomy. The study was don...Understanding Thyroidectomy Costs: Why Prices Vary by Region
This study looked at the cost of a specific surgery called a thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid) across different hospitals in the United States. The researchers were trying to figure out why the p...Understanding Thyroidectomy for Graves' Disease: What Patients Need
Graves' disease is a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to overproduction of thyroid hormones, a condition known as hyperthyroidism. This can cause ...Understanding Thyroidectomy Options for Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer
This research paper reviews studies on how patients make decisions about treatment for low-risk thyroid cancer. The researchers searched three major medical research databases and found 444 studies. T...Understanding Thyroidectomy: a Guide for Patients and Caregivers
This research paper is about a surgical procedure called thyroidectomy, which involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland. While the basic principles of this surgery have stayed the same over t...Understanding Thyroidectomy: Modern Techniques and Patient Benefits
This research paper discusses the modern-day approach to total thyroidectomy, a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Over the past 30 years and 21,000 cases, the method has b...Understanding Thyroidectomy: Risks of Accidental Parathyroid Removal
This study looks at the connection between the number of thyroid surgeries a surgeon performs and the chances of accidentally removing the parathyroid glands during those surgeries. The parathyroid gl...Understanding Thyroidectomy: Safe Surgery for Thyroid Issues
This research paper discusses the progression of thyroid surgery techniques over the years, from bilateral subtotal and total thyroidectomy to more individualized procedures based on the patient's uni...Understanding Tracheal Injuries During Thyroidectomy: Key Insights
This study looked at different treatments for injuries to the windpipe (tracheal injuries) that can occur during a specific type of surgery to remove the thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy). The resea...Understanding Traditional Surgery Options for Thyroid Cancer Treatment
This article discusses traditional surgical treatments for thyroid cancer, touching on established and widely accepted principles and practices. It also delves into recent debates and changes to tradi...Understanding Traditional Thyroid Surgery for Primary Thyroid Cancer
This article discusses traditional surgical treatments for thyroid cancer, touching on established and widely accepted principles and practices. It also delves into recent debates and changes to tradi...Understanding Voice Changes After Thyroid Surgery in Nigeria
This study was conducted in a Nigerian hospital to evaluate how many patients experience changes in their voice after they have their thyroid removed due to non-cancerous growths (goiters). Before the...Voice Changes After Thyroidectomy: What Patients Should Know
This study takes a look at how people's voices change after they have surgery to remove their thyroid gland and how these changes persist long-term. The researchers used a special questionnaire and vo...Voice Changes After Total and Completion Thyroidectomy: What to Expect
This research paper studied changes in voice after two common types of thyroid surgery. The surgeries, total thyroidectomy (TT) and completion thyroidectomy (CT), often result in voice changes even wh...