Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about thyroidectomy:

1. Is thyroidectomy the most appropriate treatment for my condition?
   
   
2. How many thyroidectomies have you performed?
   
   
3. Which type of thyroidectomy will I need?
   
   
4. What are the preparations before surgery?
   
   
5. What type of anesthesia will be used?
   
   
6. How long will my surgery take?
   
   
7. What are the risks associated with the surgery?
   
   
8. Will you complete a frozen analysis during surgery?
   
   
9. How will my surgery change based on the results of the tissue analysis?
   
   
10. What can I expect in terms of recovery from the surgery?
    
    
11. What signs or symptoms following the surgery indicate a medical emergency?
    
    
12. What type of cancer treatment will I need following the surgery?
    
    
13. What type of medications will I need after thyroidectomy?
    
    
14. What are the chances of my cancer returning if my thyroid gland is removed?