The thyroid is one of the largest glands in the human body, responsible for the production of hormones that regulate metabolic functions and the amount of calcium ions in the blood. When thyroid function is impaired, we deal with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. The thyroid organ may also enlarge, causing a goiter.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, with access to the thyroid gland through an incision in the neck. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the thyroid gland, and any lesions are removed in their entirety. After surgery, the patient may remain in the hospital for one day for observation.
For the first consultation, the patient should bring blood tests for TSH, FT3, FT4, and anti-TPO (no older than 30 days). During the consultation, the doctor will perform an ultrasound imaging examination. In some cases, the doctor may recommend a thyroid biopsy. After diagnosis, the doctor will recommend pharmacological or surgical treatment.
Thyroidectomy is performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, and the patient remains in the clinic for two days. The physician performing the procedure and anesthesia are consulted with the patient regarding the details. Forgoing surgery may lead to goiter enlargement, which in turn may lead to pressure on the organs in the neck or mediastinum adjacent to the thyroid gland (e.g., trachea, esophagus, vena cava). Increased secretion of thyroid hormones, known as hyperthyroidism, may occur, with serious consequences for the entire body. The risk of cancer also increases.
At the Mazan Surgery Clinic, thyroid procedures are performed using intraoperative neuromonitoring, which electronically monitors the recurrent laryngeal nerves, to minimize the risk of vocal cord damage. This allows us to avoid many serious complications and significantly minimize the risk of complications during the procedure.
