OPERATION: Total Thyroidectomy
ANAESTHETIC: General endotracheal anaesthesia
POSITION: Supine with neck extended over shoulder roll
INDICATION:
[Thyroid cancer / multinodular goitre / thyrotoxicosis]. Preoperative investigations: USS, cytology [results]. Bilateral vocal cord movement confirmed on laryngoscopy.
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Transverse skin crease incision 2–3 cm above sternal notch. Platysma divided. Skin flaps elevated. Self-retaining retractor.