Thyroidectomy in Bhakkar

What it is

Thyroidectomy is an operation to remove all or part of the thyroid, the small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It treats thyroid nodules, an enlarged gland, an overactive thyroid, and thyroid cancer.

How the procedure works

Most thyroid surgery is done through a small, horizontal incision in the lower neck, and the surgeon then separates and removes the affected part of the gland while protecting the nearby nerves and parathyroid glands. In selected cases a minimally invasive or keyhole technique can keep the incision even smaller.

Benefits

Relief from neck pressure and swelling
Removal of nodules and thyroid cancer
Small, discreet neck scar

Who it is for

Thyroidectomy suits people with a large or growing goiter, suspicious or cancerous nodules, or an overactive thyroid that medicine and other treatments have not controlled. It also helps when a nodule presses on the windpipe or makes swallowing or breathing hard.

Recovery

Most patients stay in hospital for a day or two and return to light activity within one to two weeks. If the whole gland is removed, you take a daily thyroid hormone tablet, and the doctor checks your calcium and hormone levels afterward.

The experience with Dr. Shehryar Niazi in Bhakkar

Care begins with a consultation at Brigadier Shafiq Trust Hospital, where Dr. Shehryar Niazi reviews your history, explains the options and answers your questions. Surgery and follow-up are handled by the same team, so you deal with familiar faces at every step.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact the clinic on +92 318 7801855.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if you have the thyroid removed?

When the whole thyroid is removed, your body no longer makes thyroid hormone, so you take a daily hormone tablet to replace it. With the right dose your energy, weight, and metabolism stay normal, and the doctor adjusts it using simple blood tests.

Is thyroidectomy a big surgery?

Thyroidectomy is a common and well-established operation done under general anaesthesia, usually taking one to two hours. Most patients stay only a day or two in hospital and recover fully within a couple of weeks.

Can you live a normal life without a thyroid gland?

Yes, you can live a completely normal life after your thyroid is removed as long as you take the daily hormone tablet. The medicine replaces what the gland used to make, so most people feel and function as they did before.

Do you gain weight after thyroid removal?

You should not gain weight if your hormone replacement is set to the right level, because the tablet keeps your metabolism steady. Some people notice small changes at first, so the doctor checks your hormone levels and adjusts the dose as needed.