By Ashleigh Elkins Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure which involves the removal of the thyroid gland. Historically, thyroidectomy has been performed as an open procedure with an incision in the anterior neck, which is usually longer than 6 centimetres. The open procedure provides the surgeon with good visualisation and exposure of the thyroid gland … [Read more...] about Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
What to Expect After Thyroid Surgery
Waking up following thyroid surgery can be a shock for patients who do not know what to expect. If you are properly prepared for what is to come, it will make the process easier and less scary. You will have some bruising around the incision and the area may swell within the first several days after thyroid surgery. The scar that remains will be permanent, and may fade over … [Read more...] about What to Expect After Thyroid Surgery
What Your Thyroid Surgeon Has Planned
About thyroid surgery A thyroid surgeon is a doctor who performs surgeries on patients who have thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Thyroid surgery is usually performed to treat thyroid nodules, an overactive thyroid gland, multinodular goitres and thyroid cancer. Thyroid surgery is a commonly performed procedure used to treat problems of the thyroid gland. There are two … [Read more...] about What Your Thyroid Surgeon Has Planned
What Is a Thyroidectomy?
About thyroidectomy surgery So you’re having difficulties with thyroid disease and your doctor has scheduled you for a thyroidectomy. It’s supposed to alleviate your symptoms and restore you to balance. But what exactly is this operation and what will it accomplish? First, it’s essential to know just what the thyroid is and how it functions. Scattered throughout the body … [Read more...] about What Is a Thyroidectomy?
Thyroid Removal Surgery: What You Need to Know
Are you scheduled to undergo thyroid removal surgery? Are you wondering what to expect? Are you still unclear exactly what this procedure is about and why you need it? Here’s a little information to help you prepare for the operation. Technically this kind of surgery is called a thyroidectomy. It’s a routine operation with a high success rate. While some complications are … [Read more...] about Thyroid Removal Surgery: What You Need to Know
Neck Exercises After Thyroid Surgery
These neck exercises after thyroid surgery can increase comfort and your range of motion. Patients can feel tight across the neck area where a scar is forming, and neck exercises can alleviate some of those feelings of discomfort. Always go as far as is comfortable. These exercises are intended as guide, and only commence neck exercises when directed to by your surgeon. Go … [Read more...] about Neck Exercises After Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy Surgery
You’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid condition and your doctor has suggested thyroidectomy surgery as a possible treatment. Now you have questions: What is the thyroid? Why might I need surgery? What could it accomplish? To answer the first question, the thyroid is a gland located in your throat. It’s one of the endocrine glands, a system of glands that includes the pineal, … [Read more...] about Thyroidectomy Surgery
Preparing and Caring for a Thyroidectomy
There are multiple reasons that you might need a partial or total thyroidectomy. The most serious is thyroid cancer, in which case all or almost of the thyroid may be removed. Partial thyroidectomies are usually either due to a goiter that is large enough to cause issues with daily living or an overactive thyroid that does not respond well to medication. Whatever the reason … [Read more...] about Preparing and Caring for a Thyroidectomy
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
A thyroglossal duct cyst often presents as a lump in the neck which may be painful. The thyroglossal duct is a structure which is important in the development of the thyroid gland in the embryo, and generally regresses in the majority of people. Thyroglossal duct cysts are most commonly diagnosed in patients before the age of 20; however, they can occur at any age. Thyroid … [Read more...] about Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Dr Michael Barakate graduated from Medicine (UNSW) in 1996 and completed his Master of Surgery degree (U.Syd) in 2003. Michael's surgical experience includes dual fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Michael has an ongoing commitment to patient care, research and teaching in Otolaryngology, … [Read more...] about Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
