THYROID SURGERIES
Thyroid Surgeries
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. This surgery is performed to treat conditions such as thyroid cancer, goiter, hyperthyroidism, or suspicious thyroid nodules. Depending on the severity of the condition, the surgery may involve a total thyroidectomy (removal of the entire thyroid) or a partial thyroidectomy (removal of a part of the thyroid). Post-surgery, some patients may require lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Thyroid Surgeries
Neck Dissection
Neck dissection is a surgical procedure performed to remove lymph nodes and surrounding tissues in the neck that may contain cancerous cells. It is commonly done to treat head and neck cancers, including thyroid cancer, oral cancer, and laryngeal cancer, to prevent the spread of malignancies. The procedure can be classified into different types: radical neck dissection (removal of all lymph nodes, muscle, vein, and nerve structures), modified radical neck dissection (preserves some structures), and selective neck dissection (removal of specific lymph node groups). The choice of technique depends on the stage and spread of cancer.
Thyroid Surgeries
Parathyroid Surgeries
Parathyroid surgery is performed to treat disorders of the parathyroid glands, which are small glands located behind the thyroid that regulate calcium levels in the blood. The most common indication for parathyroid surgery is hyperparathyroidism, a condition where one or more of the glands become overactive and produce excess parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to high calcium levels. The procedure, known as parathyroidectomy, involves the removal of one or more abnormal parathyroid glands. It is typically performed using minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and recovery time. Patients often experience a significant improvement in symptoms like fatigue, kidney stones, and bone loss after surgery.
