Thyroidectomy (Total or Partial) in Lleida

Thyroid surgery is recommended to treat both benign and malignant conditions. 

Among the benign cases, the most common include:

• Symptomatic goitres: when the thyroid gland becomes enlarged. If the goitre grows and begins to occupy surrounding space, it can press on nearby structures, causing compressive symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, trouble breathing, persistent cough, or a weakening of the voice.
  
  
• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism): when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine, speeding up the body’s metabolism. This can lead to unintentional weight loss, as well as rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder:

• Thyroid cancer is also a clear indication for performing a total or partial thyroidectomy. The treatment will depend on the diagnosis made prior to surgery, which is usually done through a fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

• Suspicious thyroid nodules: some nodules cannot be clearly identified as cancerous or benign following the biopsy. In many cases, doctors recommend a thyroidectomy if the nodules carry a certain risk of malignancy.

In any case, rapid glandular growth, the appearance of compressive symptoms, hyperthyroidism, or suspicion of malignancy are conditions that can be treated with thyroid surgery.

First and foremost, it is essential to have surgical approval from a specialist. Operarme offers you a free surgical assessment consultation with the General Surgery Specialist at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida, to ensure that surgery is the right option for your thyroid condition.

To request this consultation, you can call at +34 91 141 33 56, fill out the contact form, or click on any of the “Request Appointment” buttons.

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The Patient Service team will not only schedule your appointment on the day that suits you best but will also answer any questions you may have about the process.

On the day of your consultation, it is important to bring all tests related to your thyroid condition so that the surgical assessment by the General Surgery Team at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro can be as accurate and thorough as possible.

This will also be the perfect opportunity to address any questions you have about the surgery, how it is performed, how long it takes, and what the recovery is like.

If you decide to proceed, the team of specialists will schedule a series of preoperative tests at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida to evaluate your health and rule out any surgical contraindications.

Preoperative phase of thyroidectomy or hemithyroidectomy

As mentioned earlier, the preoperative phase will take place at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida, just like the initial consultation and the surgery itself. 

Once you have completed the consultation with the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro and decide to proceed with the surgery, it will be essential to undergo a series of preoperative tests:

• Electrocardiogram: to assess the condition of your heart.
• Chest X-ray: this test helps the doctor determine if there are any lung conditions and check if the trachea is properly aligned.
• Comprehensive blood tests: including a full blood count, basic coagulation studies, kidney function tests, and blood glucose levels.

After completing the preoperative tests, a consultation with the anaesthetist will be necessary to discuss any allergies, previous surgeries, or any other information relevant to determining the type of anaesthesia to be used during the thyroid surgery.

Thyroidectomy: step by step

Thyroid surgery is performed at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida by the General Surgery Specialist. 

Both hemithyroidectomy (partial thyroidectomy) and total thyroidectomy are carried out under general anaesthesia.

Thus, the team of specialists at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida will perform the surgery as follows:

• First, the anaesthetist will administer the medication generally. This way, you will be completely asleep and will not feel any discomfort during the procedure.
• Next, the specialist will make an incision in the front part of the neck.
• The General and Digestive Surgery specialist will remove the gland either totally or partially, depending on the type of thyroidectomy being performed.
• Last but not least, the surgeon will identify and preserve the integrity of the laryngeal nerve, which is responsible for innervating the intrinsic muscles of the larynx.

The specialist team at the Lleida centre uses the most advanced technology for intraoperative nerve monitoring, which has been shown to prevent major complications.

Thyroid surgery lasts approximately three hours, depending on whether it is a total or partial procedure.

Once the surgery is complete, the specialist will transfer you to your room where you will remain admitted and under medical supervision until you are discharged from hospital.

After the thyroid surgery, you will stay admitted in your room at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida for three days, until the specialist determines that you can continue your recovery safely at home.

You may experience some throat discomfort after the surgery, but there is no need to worry as this is a very common and temporary symptom. 

It is also possible to have stiffness similar to torticollis due to the position of your head during the operation. As mentioned, all these symptoms are short-lived.

When the specialist discharges you from the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida and you leave the hospital, you can continue your recovery in the comfort of your home. 

You should return to your normal activities gradually, without fear of moving too quickly (always following medical advice), as forced immobility can cause pain and stiffness in the neck.

Regarding the scar, you should know that the surgeon uses plastic surgery techniques, so the swelling and redness you see initially will fade over the following days.

When you leave the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida, the medical team will provide guidelines to help you recover in the safest and most comfortable way possible, as well as for optimal scar care.

The price of Thyroid surgery at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida is 6.590 €. This is a fixed price, all-inclusive, with no hidden costs.

This price includes everything necessary to ensure the success of the procedure. below we list all the included items:

• Reservation and use of the operating theatre
• Stay in a single room with a companion bed, meals and hospitality for up to 3 days
• Complete preoperative tests
• Postoperative visit
• Doctors’ fees
• Anaesthetists’ fees
• Nursing team fees
• Surgical materials required for the procedure
• Anaesthesia and recovery room reservation
• Medical complications insurance

To request a free consultation with the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro, click on the following button or call at +34 91 141 33 56  and solve your thyroid-related health issues once and for all: