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
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