Total Thyroidectomy: a study of 58 cases

ABSTRACT

Fifty eight total thyroidectomies were performed from October 1994 to April 1996 using capsular dissection technique. Fifty five operations were carried out for benign and 3 for malignant disease. None of the patients developed recurrent laryngeal nerve damage or permanent hypocalcaemia. This paper addresses total thyroidectomy with reference to the risk of postoperative complications which in the past were considered major deterrents for not performing this percedure for benign diseases