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The Thyroid gland is Butterfly shaped organ located in the neck. It just sits on the windpipe, below the Adam’s (isthmus). This gland is responsible for the secretion of a hormone called “Thyroxine” which controls the body’s metabolism. And the gland is essential for maintaining normal health. Though the gland normally works without any trouble and no major complications happen. But, in some people, the thyroid gland does not function well. Doctors investigate the problem and decide the line of action accordingly. If the problem can be cured by giving medicines, then they follow that path. But, if they feel that surgical intervention is needed, then they perform Thyroidectomy. Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan is a well-known ENT Surgeon/Otorhinolaryngologist in Bangalore, primarily catering to Head and Neck Surgeries. Her key specialization is in Transoral Robotic Surgeries and related Oncology procedures. With her super-specialty, she also brings an overall experience of more than 15 years as a specialist. For the past 10 years, she has been working as a Consultant ENT, head and neck surgery, with Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore, conducting Transoral Robotic Surgeries. Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan obtained her medical qualifications from famous institutes in India. She graduated from JIPMER and did her Postgraduate in ENT at PGIMER in the year of 2006. She had great hand–on training in Ear surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, and head and neck surgeries. Her area of expertise is endoscopic sinus surgeries, ear surgeries, thyroid, and parathyroid surgeries, laryngeal and oral laser surgery, and head and neck cancer surgery. She has been working as a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgery in Fortis Hospitals since 2015. She can perform several complex surgeries including thyroidectomy. She is trained in preoperative counseling management, surgery, and post-operative rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients as well. Along with her regular duties, she has been involved in clinical research as a part of the training program. The surgery may be performed due to several reasons. Goiter: It is the increase in the size of the gland. When it happens, the thyroid gland compresses the windpipe or the food pipe. In both conditions, surgery is necessary. Even if the gland doesn’t put any pressure, it causes a cosmetically unacceptable appearance. Lump in the gland: Sometimes, the thyroid gland develops single or multiple nodules or lumps. It is more prone to develop in people after the age of 50. Studies say that more than 50 percent of women and around 30% of men get nodules after this age. The problem is assessed by performing various clinical examinations and tests. A needle biopsy is performed to check the nature of the lump. Accordingly, the treatment is decided. Overactive gland: If the gland secrets excessive hormones, then surgery is needed. Depending on the nature of thyroid disease or the location of the thyroid lesion, any of the following methods is used: Hemithyroidectomy: It is the removal of one lobe of the thyroid and the isthmus. Total Thyroidectomy: It is the removal of the entire thyroid gland including both lobes and the isthmus. Near Total Thyroidectomy: Occasionally, a very tiny amount of thyroid tissue is left after surgery. It is done to protect important structures that are very close to the thyroid gland. In traditional surgery, an incision is made in front of the neck. But the scars are mildly noticeable. Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan assesses each case clinically based on an ultrasound scan and other diagnostic tests she gives an option for a keyhole surgery or “Endoscopic Thyroidectomy”. Many patients undergo this procedure on the thyroid gland without any complications every year. Dr Athira is one of the best for Thyroidectomy in Bangalore. Visit Dr Athira for the best thyroidectomy treatment and care.
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