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Bookmark or Share- Thyroidectomy: What It Is, Complications & Recovery - Cleveland ClinicA thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all (total thyroidectomy) or part (partial thyroidectomy) of your thyroid gland — the butterfly-shaped organ in your neck. Thyroidectomy is the main surgical treatment for thyroid cancer and is a treatment option for certain thyroid conditions, including:
- Surgery for Thyroid Cancer | Thyroidectomy | American Cancer SocietyOn this page. Surgery is the main treatment in nearly every case of thyroid cancer, except for some anaplastic thyroid cancers. If thyroid cancer is diagnosed by a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, surgery to remove the tumor and all or part of the remaining thyroid gland is usually recommended.
- Thyroid Surgery Recovery, Side Effects, and Complications - Verywell HealthThyroid surgery recovery time is different for everyone, but most people can go home the day after the procedure. It may take two weeks before you feel ready to go back to work after a thyroidectomy . You will experience some pain after thyroid surgery, such as sore throat, neck pain, and difficulty swallowing.
- Thyroidectomy - Mayo ClinicThyroid gland Enlarge image. Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control every part of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.
- Thyroid Gland Removal: Procedure, Risks, and Aftercare - HealthlineThyroid surgery involves removing all or a portion of the thyroid gland. A doctor will perform this surgery in a hospital while the patient is under general anesthesia. Reasons for thyroid...
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