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Thyroidectomy in Costa Rica

Hospitals and medical centers in Costa Rica performing Thyroidectomy.

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Key planning information for thyroidectomy in Costa Rica.

4 hrsProcedure time
1–4 daysHospital stay
3 hospitalsList thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy in Costa Rica is priced per case at 3 hospitals. The operation takes 4 hours, with 1 to 4 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Thyroidectomy in Costa Rica

Thyroidectomy is listed by 3 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Clinica UNIBE

San Jose, Costa Rica
Price on request

Clinica UNIBE is a full-service private medical center, providing outpatient medical care, cosmetic, orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, ophthalmic, maxillofacial and general surgery.

DoctorsDSDr. Danilo SánchezMMDr. Mario MurilloView all 4
PricesThyroidectomy upon request
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Description of Thyroidectomy:

What is Thyroidectomy?
Thyroidectomy is a surgery performed to remove the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located over the trachea, below the larynx. It is an endocrine gland of the body that secretes its products and hormones into the blood. Total thyroidectomy is the removal of the whole gland, while partial or subtotal thyroidectomy is the removal of a portion of the thyroid gland.
Thyroidectomy is performed to remove tumor from the thyroid gland or it is done to cut an enlarged thyroid gland that has resulted in a goiter. It is also performed on patients with hyperthyroidism, which is over production of the thyroid hormone.

About Thyroidectomy

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 4 hours if the entire thyroid is removed. Lesser time is taken if only a part of the thyroid is removed.
Days admitted
1 to 4 days
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Recovery
- After the surgery the patient’s calcium levels are checked. - Most patients are required to take thyroid hormone replacement pills for a live long period. - Patients will suffer pain and some difficulty while swallowing. The voice may be hoarse for a week after the surgery. - Patients may be given exercises by a speech pathologist to strengthen the vocal cords. - After the surgery the patient’s meals may be planned by a dietitian for a few days. - The doctor may prescribe pain medication. - The doctor will schedule follow-up visits for 2 to 4 weeks.
Risks
The possible risks of a thyroidectomy include: - Risks of anesthesia - Bleeding - Infection - Injury and paralysis of the vocal cord - Injury to the parathyroid glands that will cause low calcium levels - Breathing difficulty - Airway obstruction
After care
- The patient is required to take plenty of rest, and should only eat soft solid foods and liquids during the first few days after the surgery. - The diet should consist of plenty of high fiber food and water. - Strenuous activities should be avoided for a week after the surgery. - The patient can indulge in normal activities in a few weeks after the surgery. - Thyroid cancer patients may be required to have radioactive iodine treatment. - While sleeping, the patient’s head should be kept raised for a week after the surgery. - The medications should be taking according to the doctor’s instructions. - Dry cold compression may be applied to the surgical site. - Good care should be taken of the drain surgical dressings. - The surgical wound should be cleaned and dressed twice a day according to the doctor’s instructions. The doctor should be informed if the patient has the following symptoms: - Redness, swelling, and infection to the surgical incision - Bleeding from the incision - Fever - Chest pain - Eating difficulty - Coughing - Numbness and itchiness on the face or lips - Weak voice

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