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Ramsha Shahid Khan1, Hassan Iqbal2, Taimoor Tahir3
1General Surgery, District Headquarters Teaching Hospital, Narowal, PAK.
Cureus
|December 22, 2025
Summary
Thyroidectomy complications like hypocalcemia and nerve injury occurred in 27.4% of patients. Total thyroidectomy and malignant pathology increased risks, highlighting the need for improved surgical safety and monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- General Surgery
Background:
- Thyroidectomy is a common procedure for thyroid diseases.
- Key risks include hypocalcemia and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury.
- Understanding complication predictors is vital for surgical safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate surgical outcomes and complication frequency after thyroidectomy.
- To identify predictors of complications in a tertiary care setting.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study of 215 thyroidectomy patients (May 2022-May 2025).
- Data extracted from hospital records, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
- Analysis included patient demographics, surgery type, pathology, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 27.4% of patients experienced postoperative complications.
- Transient hypocalcemia (18.1%) and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury (6.5%) were most common.
- Complication rates were higher for total thyroidectomy and malignant pathology (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Thyroidectomy is effective but has significant complication rates.
- Optimizing surgical safety requires comprehensive assessment, precise techniques, and monitoring.
- Enhanced training, nerve monitoring, and standardized protocols can reduce complications.
