How much is the cost of unilateral thyroid cancer surgery

Thyroid cancer is a common endocrine tumor in clinical practice. There are many surgical methods for thyroid cancer, including total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, unilateral thyroidectomy, palliative thyroidectomy, etc. Different surgical methods require different costs.

1. Total thyroidectomy: It is to remove the entire thyroid gland. After the total thyroidectomy, the thyroid hormone may not be secreted, and the body will have symptoms of thyroid hormone deficiency, such as increased heart rate, sweating, fever, etc., so it is also necessary to take drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets to supplement thyroid hormone. At this time, the cost of thyroid cancer surgery is about 10,000 yuan. If minimally invasive surgery is used for treatment, the total cost in ordinary hospitals and regions is about 20,000 yuan;

2. Subtotal thyroidectomy: It is to remove most of the thyroid gland. Since subtotal thyroidectomy does not require the use of other special materials, the cost of the operation is relatively low, about 10,000 yuan;

3. Unilateral thyroidectomy: It is to remove the thyroid gland on one side. Since the chance of thyroid cancer metastasis is small, most patients can choose this surgical treatment. Since anti-adhesion agents are required during the operation, the total cost will be relatively high, about 15,000 yuan;

4. Palliative thyroidectomy: Some patients cannot undergo complete thyroidectomy due to large tumors or invasion of surrounding tissues. In this case, palliative thyroidectomy can be performed. Since anti-adhesion agents need to be used during the operation, the total cost will increase to about 25,000 yuan.

The specific charging standards of hospitals in different regions and each hospital are different. If minimally invasive surgery is used, it may be more expensive than open surgery, so patients are advised to consult their local hospital. The doctor will choose the appropriate surgical method based on the specific situation.