Thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon begins by making an incision in the lower part of the neck. During the surgery, the thyroid gland, or a portion of it, is carefully removed. The procedure involves several key steps: First, the area is cleaned and the patient is given general anesthesia. Next, the surgeon removes the thyroid tissue, taking care to avoid damage to surrounding structures such as the parathyroid glands and vocal cords. After the thyroid tissue is removed, the incision is closed with sutures, and a drain may be placed to collect any excess fluid. Post-operative care instructions are provided to the patient, which include guidelines for wound care and scheduling follow-up visits to monitor recovery and thyroid function.