ABSTRACT
Introduction: The incidence of thyroid disorders is on the rise. The preferred treatment for most of the thyroid conditions is total thyroidectomy. The associated complications are transient hypocalcemia, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, and post-operative hematoma. Objective: The objective of this study is to find out the causes of thyroidectomy and their post-operative complications. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study conducted over a period of 1 year 6 months (May 2015–November 2017) at the Department of Surgery, Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad. Results: The rates of thyroidectomy are increasing. They are common among women and mostly following Graves’ disease, nodular goiter, and malignancy. Subtotal thyroidectomy has decreased hypoparathyroidism or nerve injury. However, second look surgeries in cases of recurrence have significantly increased complication rate. Total thyroidectomy is a safe and effective alternative when performed skillfully