What is Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery?
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery involves the surgical treatment of diseases and tumours of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate the metabolic rate, while the parathyroid glands provide calcium and phosphorus balance in the body. Disorders in these glands can lead to hormone imbalances and various health problems. Thyroid and parathyroid surgery is a medical field that requires extreme care and expertise due to the close anatomical relationships of these sensitive glands.
In Which Situations Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery is Required?
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Large Goitre
- Parathyroid Adenomas
- Parathyroid Cancer
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Treatments
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Treatment Process in Turkey
Preliminary Interview and Evaluation
Treatment Planning and Travel Arrangements
Preoperative Preparation
Surgical Intervention
Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation
Recovery on Holiday
Post-Treatment Monitoring and Support
Why Should You Choose Antalya, Turkey for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery?
- High Quality Healthcare: Turkey is home to world-renowned specialists in the field of surgery and health institutions with the most advanced technologies. Modern hospitals are equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment methods and have international accreditations.
- Competitive Prices: Turkey offers high quality healthcare services at more affordable costs, especially compared to Europe and America. This eases the financial burden of patients while at the same time ensuring that they receive the best treatment.
- Comprehensive Treatment Packages: Health institutions in Antalya meet all the needs of patients under one roof by offering comprehensive packages that include accommodation, transportation and treatment services. This provides comfort and convenience throughout the process.
- Fast and Effective Treatment Processes: Access to healthcare services in Turkey is quite fast. Without long waiting times, patients can access the necessary treatment and surgical interventions in a short time. With treatment plans specially prepared for each patient, the most appropriate solutions are offered to the needs of the patients.
- Ease of Travelling: Antalya has an international airport and is easily accessible from all over the world. At the same time, Turkey offers visa-free entry from many countries, and for those who need a visa, a fast and practical visa process is provided.
- Treatment Opportunity on Holiday: It is possible to spend the post-treatment rest and recovery period in luxury hotels and along the coast, accompanied by the magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Foreign Language Support: Experienced patient coordinators facilitate your entire treatment process by eliminating language barriers and offer you uninterrupted guidance every step of the way.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery with Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır
- Experience and Expertise: A leading name in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid diseases with years of experience and high success rates.
- Patient Approach: It approaches the needs of patients with care by creating personalised treatment plans for each patient.
- Innovative Treatment Approaches: Aims to achieve reliable and effective results in surgical interventions by using the latest technology.
- Personal Follow-up and Support: We closely follow our patients before and after the operation and provide support whenever they need it.
A thyroid nodule is an abnormal mass or swelling that develops in the thyroid gland. Most nodules are benign and do not require surgery, but large or suspicious nodules may be treated with biopsy and surgery if necessary.
In rare cases, voice change may occur after thyroid surgery performed in a region close to the vocal cords. This is usually temporary and surgeons take special precautions to prevent damage to the vocal cords.
When thyroid cancer is diagnosed, depending on the extent of the tumour, removal of part or all of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy) may be recommended. Surgery is usually the first step of treatment.
Overactive parathyroid glands cause elevated blood calcium levels, which can lead to symptoms such as weakness, bone pain, kidney stones and digestive problems. This condition is usually diagnosed by blood tests.
Regular thyroid function tests are performed after the operation. Hormone replacement therapy may be required to stabilise thyroid hormone levels.
Calcium levels are closely monitored for several weeks after parathyroid surgery. Transient hypocalcaemia can often develop after surgery, so calcium supplementation may be required.
When the entire parathyroid glands are removed, the body loses the production of parathyroid hormone, which is necessary to regulate calcium levels. In this case, patients must take calcium and vitamin D supplements for life.
Recovery time after thyroid surgery may vary from person to person, but usually patients can return to their normal activities within 1-2 weeks. It is recommended to avoid heavy physical activities for a few weeks.
A small scar may remain on the neck after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. However, thanks to modern surgical techniques and aesthetic approaches, the scars usually lose their prominence over time.
In some cases, both thyroid and parathyroid problems may require surgery at the same time. This will be discussed with your surgeon and, if possible, both surgeries can be performed in a single procedure.
