Thyroidectomy – Surgery for Thyroid Conditions

Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck. It is performed to treat conditions such as large goitres, thyroid nodules, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or thyroid cancer.

When is it needed?
Your ENT or head and neck surgeon may recommend thyroidectomy if you have:

• A suspicious or confirmed thyroid tumour

• A large goitre causing swallowing or breathing problems

• Persistent hyperthyroidism unresponsive to medication

• Rapidly growing thyroid nodules

The procedure
Thyroidectomy is carried out under general anaesthesia through a small incision in the neck. Depending on the condition, a total (entire gland) or partial (one lobe) removal is performed. The surgery is carefully planned to protect important nerves and glands controlling calcium levels.

Benefits

• Relief from compression symptoms

• Removal of cancerous or suspicious tissue

• Correction of hormone-related problems

Recovery
Most patients stay in the hospital for 1–2 days and return to normal activities in 1–2 weeks. Thyroid function is monitored after surgery, and some patients may require lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.

Expert care
Mr Adeel provides skilled thyroid surgery with a focus on safety, precision, and excellent outcomes.