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Thyroidectomy: Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. It is done for large goitre, nodules suspicious for cancer, some overactive thyroid.
Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland.
Large goitre, nodules suspicious for cancer, some overactive thyroid.
Thyroid tests, voice check.
Voice change, low calcium, bleeding.
Home in 1 to 2 days; thyroid hormone tablets may be needed for life.
What is thyroid surgery?
Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland.
Why is thyroid surgery done?
Large goitre, nodules suspicious for cancer, some overactive thyroid.
How do I prepare for thyroid surgery?
Thyroid tests, voice check.
How long is recovery after thyroid surgery?
Home in 1 to 2 days; thyroid hormone tablets may be needed for life.
What are the risks of thyroid surgery?
Voice change, low calcium, bleeding.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references