Minimally invasive thyroid surgery in india

Thyroidectomy is a surgery that involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Thyroid is an H-shaped gland located in the neck and produces several hormones such as thyroxine, triidothyronine , calcitonin, etc that regulates metabolism and other important functions of the human body. Thyroidectomy is advised when one of the following conditions is found in a person;

Cancer
Non-cancerous enlargement or nodule
Hyperthyroidism
Cosmetic reason

Who is the Candidates for Thyroidectomy Surgery?

Thyroidectomy may be recommended for any of the following:

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) after failure of medications
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) with enlargement of the gland
Cancer of the thyroid
Noncancerous thyroid nodules that cause breathing or swallowing problems

What are Preparation for Thyroidectomy Surgery?

Prior to any surgery, your doctor will give you a complete medical examination and evaluate your overall health and your health history. You may be required to get additional tests such as X-rays and lab tests. Your doctor will also review with you the potential risks and benefits of the operation and will ask you to sign a consent form. It is important that you ask questions and be sure you understand the reason for the surgery as well as the risks. It is important that you inform your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, what medications you are taking, and if you have bleeding problems. It is also important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will also give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help your surgery go more smoothly.

These include Blood test (to determine the levels of active thyroid hormone), Sonograms and computed tomography scans (to determine the size of the thyroid gland and location of abnormalities), A thyroid nuclear medicine scan (to assesses the function of the gland), A needle biopsy may also be done. In most cases, the surgery takes a maximum of two hours.

Partial Thyroidectomy takes somewhere around 45 minutes to an hour and Total Thyroidectomy may take an hour and a half or two hours.

What are Types of Thyroidectomy Surgery?

Hemithyroidectomy – A hemithyroidectomy is the removal of one of the lobes of the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism is a nodule in the thyroid gland that may produce excessive thyroid hormone.
Subtotal Thyroidectomy – This procedure performed to remove a lobe, the isthmus, or a part of the other lobe of the thyroid gland.
Partial Thyroidectomy – Removal of gland in front of trachea after mobilisation.
Near Total Thyroidectomy – This operation involves removal of all or nearly all of the thyroid gland. It may be done for benign thyroid conditions that affect both thyroid lobes, such as large goiter or Graves’ disease, or cancer.
Total Thyroidectomy – The entire gland is removed. It is performed in case of follicular carcinoma of thyroid.
Hartley Dunhill Surgery – Hartley Dunhill surgery is a removal of one entire lateral lobe with isthmus and partial or subtotal removal of opposite lateral lobe.

Affordable Cost of Minimally invasive thyroid surgery in India at Best Hospital in India.

Minimally invasive thyroid surgery Package Cost in India: $6000 USD

Note: Cost Estimate above include stay in a Private Room for specific number of days where a companion can stay with the patient, surgeon fee, medicines and consumables, nursing care and food for the patient. More accurate treatment cost estimates can be provided if medical reports are emailed to us or after the patient is examined by doctors after arrival in India and medical tests are done.

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