Thyroidectomy

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The thyroid is a very important gland located in the front of the neck. Thanks to this gland, metabolism, hormones and body functions are regulated. In some cases, surgery is recommended for cancer or toxic nodule growths.

Thyroidectomy is the procedure of removing part or all of the thyroid gland. This operation, performed under general anesthesia, takes between 1 and 2 hours.

This surgery is performed to ensure the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. Surgery is performed in cases of benign or malignant nodules and thyroid cancer findings seen in the thyroid gland as a result of clinical examinations. Benign thyroid nodules often cause hypothyroidism, which means increased hormone production. Toxic nodules also cause goitre formation.

Generally, thyroid surgery is for the treatment of thyroid that has lost its functions due to benign and malignant nodules. Also, early diagnosis of thyroid cancer is very important in this surgery for thyroid cancer.

Individuals whose thyroid gland is not functioning properly, who have benign or malignant nodules, and who have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to clinical examinations, are suitable for surgery.

It is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of benign or malignant nodules and thyroid cancer that affect the functioning of the thyroid. It is the process of removing part or all of the thyroid gland and the surrounding lymph tissues, depending on the part of the thyroid where the nodules or cancer cells are located. This surgery, performed under general surgery, may take between 1 and 2 hours.

Patients stay at the hospital for 1 night after surgery and drainage will be removed before they are discharged from the hospital.They can start feeding 6 or 8 hours after the surgery. Patients are advised to rest at home for 1 week after this surgery.

It is very important to dress the wound as recommended by the doctor, use clean and comfortable clothes, and protect the wound area.

Generally, after surgery, patients are given thyroid hormone medication to be used for life or for a certain period of time. It is very important to use this medicine.

Recovery after thyroid surgery occurs within 2 to 3 weeks.

• Correct use of prescribed medicines
• Regular control of thyroid hormone
• Regulation of nutrition
• Weight control should be ensured
• Exercising regularly
• Being able to manage stress and control stress
• Keeping dry and clean of incisions area

The thyroid gland is a vital gland. It has functions such as regulating body functions, regulating metabolism and secreting hormones. In some cases, findings such as good or bad nodule formations or thyroid cancer may prevent the thyroid gland from functioning or cause it to work harder. This situation brings serious consequences for individuals. Thyroidectomy aims to treat these and return the thyroid gland to its normal and healthy functions. In this way, individuals can continue their lives as healthily as possible with regulated thyroid hormones.

The Thyroidectomy cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experiences, situations of disorder and location where thryoidectomy is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Thyroidectomy in Turkey. For learning more about the Thyroidectomy in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.