Thyroid Surgery in Antalya
Thyroid surgery removes part or all of the thyroid gland. Choice between lobectomy and total thyroidectomy depends on diagnosis, ultrasound, biopsy and whether disease is bilateral.
Modern thyroid surgery is performed through a short neck incision, with intraoperative nerve monitoring and careful parathyroid preservation. Most patients go home within 24 hours.
Main Indications
Suspicious or malignant biopsy, large goiter with pressure, retrosternal goiter, uncontrolled toxic goiter and selected indeterminate nodules are the main indications.
Surgical Technique
A short transverse incision in a natural neck crease, dissection in the avascular plane, nerve monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and meticulous parathyroid identification are the standard of modern thyroid surgery.
Treatment Options
- Lobectomy
- Total thyroidectomy
- Completion thyroidectomy when malignancy is confirmed after lobectomy
- Central / lateral neck dissection in selected cancer cases
When Is Surgery Considered?
- Bethesda V or VI
- Bilateral nodular disease
- Pressure on airway or oesophagus
- Retrosternal extension
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
Surgical Methods
- Conventional cervicotomy with short incision
- Intraoperative nerve monitoring
- Parathyroid preservation
- Drain only when clinically needed
Preoperative Preparation
- Anaesthetic assessment
- Recent ultrasound, biopsy and hormone tests
- Plan for blood thinners
- Stop smoking
- Light evening meal the day before
Postoperative Follow-up
- Same-day mobilisation and a soft diet
- Voice rest as advised
- Calcium and hormone tablets as prescribed
- First check around the first week
Risks and Safe Surgery
- Temporary or rarely permanent voice change
- Temporary or rarely permanent low calcium
- Bleeding or haematoma
- Wound infection
- Scar
Process in Antalya
No assessment is given by message; in Antalya, examination, any further tests, anaesthesia review and a possible operation are planned — timing depends on the physician's assessment, appointment availability, hospital capacity and clinical need.
When to Seek Urgent Care
- • Rapid neck swelling after surgery
- • Severe breathlessness
- • Severe tingling and cramps from low calcium
Frequently Asked Questions
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Appointments and Directions
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This information is provided for general patient education only and does not replace diagnosis, treatment or a surgical decision. Personal evaluation requires a clinical examination and the necessary tests.
Content update date: 24 September 2026 · Responsible for content: Op.Dr.Gökhan ATEŞ · atesdr@yahoo.com
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