Thyroidectomy and parotidectomy are procedures performed to surgically remove all or part of the thyroid or parotid (salivary) glands. The procedures are performed for the surgical removal of cancerous and non-cancerous growths in the thyroid and parotid glands or the treatment of goiter,
hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer.
Our North American and European Board Certified otolaryngologists have extensive experience in performing these surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures to treat benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, parotid, and thyroid glands.
How are the procedures performed?
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia. After the anesthesia is administered, the surgeon makes a small incision in the center of the patient’s neck to remove the thyroid gland. The reason for the surgery determines whether all or a part of the thyroid gland needs to be extracted.
Parotidectomy
During a parotidectomy procedure, an anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia to the patient before the surgeon makes an incision on the neck to remove the salivary gland with the tumor. Once the tumor is extracted, the surgeon seals the wound with the help of stitches. Facial nerve
monitoring may be used with this procedure.
