Thyroidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It controls your metabolism, energy, and many other body functions.
Sometimes, the thyroid stops working properly or develops growths that can be harmful. In these cases, thyroidectomy surgery may be needed. At CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur, we perform thyroidectomy with care, safety, and advanced techniques to help you recover smoothly.
A thyroidectomy is an operation that removes either part of the thyroid (a lobe) or the entire gland. After the surgery, the body can still function with proper medical guidance.
Doctors usually recommend thyroidectomy when:
Thyroidectomy can relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and treat disease effectively.
Thyroidectomy surgery is used for a variety of thyroid conditions. These include:
Early diagnosis and timely thyroidectomy can prevent long-term problems.
There are several thyroidectomy types, depending on how much of the thyroid needs to be removed.
The entire thyroid gland is removed. This is usually done for thyroid cancer or when both sides of the thyroid are affected. After total thyroidectomy, patients need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.
Only one lobe of the thyroid is removed. The remaining lobe can still produce hormones. This is common for benign nodules or early-stage cancer.
Most of the thyroid is removed, but a small portion is left. This may be used for large goiters or non-cancerous conditions.
Robotic thyroidectomy is a minimally invasive technique. It uses small cuts and robotic instruments to remove the thyroid with precision. This approach reduces scarring and recovery time.
Your surgeon will explain which thyroidectomy type is most suitable for your condition.
The thyroidectomy procedure is done under general anesthesia. You will be asleep and pain-free.
Surgeons make a small incision in the front of the neck to access the thyroid. The diseased portion of the gland is carefully removed. The nerves and parathyroid glands are protected.
In robotic thyroidectomy, the surgeon uses robotic arms and a camera. This allows very precise movements through smaller cuts. The surgery usually takes 2–3 hours depending on the case.
After thyroidectomy, you are monitored in recovery. Pain is managed with medicines. Some patients may have a drain placed temporarily to remove excess fluid. Eating and drinking are usually possible the same day or the next.
Most patients stay in the hospital for 1–2 days after surgery. Full recovery may take a few weeks. Light activities can usually resume in 1–2 weeks.
There are no major diet restrictions. Eat soft foods initially if your throat is sore. Return to normal meals as tolerated. Staying hydrated is important.
Thyroidectomy is generally safe, but like any surgery, some risks exist. These may include:
Most complications are temporary and can be managed with proper care.
The CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, provides advanced and safe thyroidectomy care.
Here’s why patients trust us:
We understand that thyroid surgery can feel stressful. Our team supports you at every stage from consultation to full recovery.
If the entire thyroid is removed, you will need lifelong thyroid hormone medication to keep your body functioning normally.
With proper hormone replacement, most patients maintain normal metabolism and do not gain excess weight.
Most people can resume light activities in 1–2 weeks and return to normal routines in a few weeks.
Voice changes are usually temporary; permanent changes are rare and occur in a small number of patients.
Thyroidectomy is very safe when performed by experienced surgeons, and success rates are high, especially for cancer and other thyroid conditions.
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