Open thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy is the partial or total removal of the thyroid gland, indicated in patients with thyroid disorders, such as cancer, non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); in addition to certain tumors of the larynx and neck that invade the thyroid.

After surgery, you can eat and drink as usual, depending on the kind of surgery you have had, maybe you can go home the day of your procedure, or maybe the doctor recommends that you spend the night in the hospital.