Top 10 Questions with Dr. Diptarka Bhattacharyya: Episode 5 Thyroid surgery or thyroidectomy

Join us as Dr. Bhattacharyya takes you through the most commonly asked questions they get regarding different otolaryngologic conditions. In today's episode we cover one of the most common issues we see people for, i.e neck lumps - specificially thyroid lumps which is often neglected or poorly understood by patients and doctors. Also discussed are the techniques that allows doctors to treat this condition and the way to choose the right option for the right patient At DrBhattacharyyaENT Clinics, a combined team of physicians, surgeons, nutritionists and fitness and rehabilitation coaches make up the team to provide comprehensive treatment for Thyroid surgeries Topics covered: 1. what is the thyroid gland and what does it do 2. who needs thyroid surgery 3. what is thyroid cancer surgery 4. why do I need thryoid surgery if it s not a cancer 5. What are the risks of thyroid surgery 6. what are the potential problems if I choose to avoid a surgery if it s not a cancer 7. will I get a big scar and what are the alternatives 8. How is the healing period after thyroid surgery 9. What are the long term restrictions/outcomes after thyroid surgery 10. who is the best doctor for thyroid surgery