At Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Bello and his expert medical team have years of experience performing surgical procedures to resolve multiple thyroid diseases and problems. The most typical procedure used to alleviate conditions, such as thyroid cancer, other benign lumps or cysts, and goiters, is a partial or complete thyroidectomy.
A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the patient's thyroid. The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck whose main function is to produce hormones that affect metabolism. After the procedure, patients must take thyroid hormone replacement pills every day.
How does the procedure work?
During a thyroidectomy, the patient is placed under general anesthesia for the duration of the procedure. The conventional method for thyroidectomies involves a small singular incision in the front of the neck. From this incision, the surgeon removes the thyroid gland. Your surgeon will consult with you to determine the best option based on your overall health, the type of disease, the location of the disease and the severity of the problem.
What to expect after your thyroid surgery?
After the thyroidectomy is performed, the patient will wake up in a recovery room, usually after a couple of hours. They will not feel or remember the procedure. After a few observations, the patient is discharged the same day. However, in more severe cases, they may need to stay an additional 1 to 2 days. Often, patients can resume normal activities within 1 to 4 days after thyroidectomy. Each individual is different, some may have longer recovery times with stricter schedules and some may have a quicker time with fewer restrictions. Dr. Bello will consult with each patient to work out the perfect surgery plan for their individual needs.
What justifies a thyroidectomy?
There are several reasons why one may need to undergo a thyroidectomy. The most common problems solved by thyroidectomy at MIB Surgery include:
MIB Surgery, a leading medical institution, is passionately committed to offering state-of-the-art procedures aimed at promoting the maximum well-being of our esteemed patients.
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