Scar of Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
Scar of Traditional Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy, thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery
Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
In contrast, endoscopic thyroidectomy will not leave behind unsightly scars. Performed under general anesthesia, the surgeon will first incise four tiny holes in the patient’s underarms and areola, with the largest one of 1.5 cm over the axilla and other three 5 mm incision around the areola. Equipment will then be placed inside the body through the incisions and remove the thyroid glands. A total thyroidectomy takes around 3.5 hours, while a partial thyroidectomy takes around 2.5 hours. Patients will be hospitalized for 3 to 5 days and may resume feeding and move around few hours after the surgery. As the underarms and areola wounds are barely noticeable, and the skin on the areola heals relatively quickly, patients will not be left with noticeable scars after the surgery. Patients who have undergone total thyroidectomy will also need to take Thyroxine as hormonal replacement. This is not necessary for patients who have undergone partial thyroidectomy.
| Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy | Traditional Thyroidectomy | |
|---|---|---|
| Scar | Underarms | Neck |
| Wound | 1.5 cm | 4 cm |
| Duration of surgery | 3 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Hospitalization | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days |
| Ambulation | On the day of surgery | On the day of surgery |
Traditional Thyroidectomy
Traditional total thyroidectomy takes around 2.5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The doctor will create an incision of around 4cm on the thyroid gland and directly remove the thyroid gland. Patients may consume food and move around after the surgery, and will be hospitalized for around 3 to 5 days.
Risks of Goiter Treatment
- Usual surgical risks, including bleeding and infection.
- Damage to the parathyroid glands, cramping occurs more easily and calcium deficiency. However, this situation is rare and patients can recover quickly even when it occurs. It is advisable to consult an experienced thyroidologist.
- Laryngeal nerve damage, voice may become coarse, but this situation is rare.
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