An operation to remove part or all of the thyroid or a parathyroid gland in the neck, for cancer, large lumps or overactive glands.
Pending doctor checkThrough a small cut in the front of the neck, the surgeon removes half or all of the thyroid gland, or an overactive parathyroid gland, taking care to protect the nerves to the voice box. If the whole thyroid is removed, a daily tablet replaces its hormone.
People with thyroid cancer, thyroid lumps that are large or suspicious, an overactive thyroid that does not settle with medicine, or an overactive parathyroid gland.
Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.
Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.
A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.
Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.
Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.
Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.
Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.
The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.
Get your written estimateRarely. The surgeon protects the voice nerves, and any hoarseness after surgery usually settles within weeks.
If all the thyroid is removed, yes, a daily thyroid hormone tablet for life. If half is removed, often not.
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