Thyrotomy

Thyrotomy: what is it and why is it done?

Thyrotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck and is responsible for producing hormones necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

The reasons why a thyroidectomy may be required vary. Some of them include:

1. thyroid cancer;
2. enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter);
3. hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid function);
4. hypothyroidism (low thyroid function);
5. formation of cysts and tumors.

Thyrotomy can be performed either through open surgical approach or using endoscopic methods. In an open thyroidectomy, the surgeon makes a small incision in the front of the neck and removes the necessary portion of the thyroid gland. In an endoscopic thyroidectomy, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the neck and inserts an endoscopic tube to remove part or all of the thyroid gland.

Thyrotomy can be simple or radical. A simple thyroidectomy involves removing only part of the thyroid gland, while a radical thyroidectomy involves removing the entire thyroid gland.

After a thyroidectomy, the patient may be prescribed medications to replace the hormones that are removed. In most cases, patients recover completely after surgery and can return to normal life.

Like any other surgical procedure, thyroidectomy may have certain risks and complications. These risks may include bleeding, infection, damage to the vocal cords and parathyroid glands. However, thanks to modern methods of surgery and anesthesia, the risks associated with thyroidectomy have been reduced to a minimum.

In conclusion, thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that may be necessary for various thyroid conditions. It can be performed using both open access and endoscopic methods. Patients may be prescribed medications to replace the hormones that are removed. The risks and complications associated with thyroidectomy are reduced to a minimum thanks to modern surgical techniques and anesthesia.

Thyrotomy is an operation to remove part of the thyroid gland. This operation is called thyrotomy, from the French word “thyreo” - thyroid and “tome” - incision. The first mentions date back to the middle of the 19th century. The total number of operations performed as a result of thyrotomy at that time was more than