Is hyperthyroidism surgery risky?

Hyperthyroidism surgery has certain risks.

The main risks of hyperthyroidism surgery include hypothyroidism, incomplete cure of hyperthyroidism, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative infection, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and parathyroid gland injury. Hypothyroidism is caused by too much thyroid tissue removed, and patients may experience weight gain, fatigue, dry skin and other symptoms.

In addition, intraoperative bleeding and postoperative infection are risks that any surgery may face, requiring doctors to carefully operate during surgery and strengthen postoperative care. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury may lead to hoarseness or aphonia, while parathyroid gland injury may lead to hypocalcemia convulsions and other symptoms.

Therefore, patients should fully understand the risks of surgery before choosing hyperthyroidism surgery, and make decisions under the guidance of doctors. At the same time, selecting experienced and skilled doctors for surgery is also the key to reducing the risks of surgery.