{"id":8616,"date":"2021-12-22T10:03:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T10:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/doctor-22\/?post_type=cmsms_service&#038;p=8616"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:51:34","slug":"thyroid-cancer","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/zh\/service\/thyroid-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"\u7532\u72b6\u817a\u764c"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8616\" class=\"elementor elementor-8616\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9869eb3 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"9869eb3\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"our-doctor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85dea92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Specialist Behind Your Care<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526f7c5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"526f7c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr Thomas Ho<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d4278 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97d4278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Senior Consultant Head &amp; Neck Surgeon, Accredited Surgical Oncologist<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1912371 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1912371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">20+ Years of Clinical Experience<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e6afa cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3e6afa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>MBBS(Sydney), MMed(Surg), AFRCS(Ireland), FRCS(Edinburgh), <\/em><em>FAMS(General Surgery), FSSO(USA)<\/em>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9bf93b elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9bf93b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-30x30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30462 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" 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cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef15cf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Thomas Ho is a distinguished surgeon well known for his expertise in Cancer Surgery, especially in the field of Head and Neck cancers as well as Abdominal and Digestive cancers. In 2009 he was awarded a MOH scholarship and completed a Surgical Oncology Fellowship in Canada, becoming one of only a handful of surgeons in Singapore with this recognition.<\/p><p>Prior to private practice, Dr. Ho founded the Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology service at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr. Ho is experienced in laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic-assisted surgery, which he routinely employs in the treatment of thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer, hernias, gallbladder diseases, adrenal and spleen disorders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89941ae e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89941ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c0651 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"66c0651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Elfsight Testimonials Slider | Thomas Ho Surgery Testimonials Slider -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/static.elfsight.com\/platform\/platform.js\" async><\/script>\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-6c9f28f1-6606-4271-a937-bf7643de2a46\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c5202a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"5c5202a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd2fed4\" data-id=\"bd2fed4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-77b89c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"77b89c1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a963e2f\" data-id=\"a963e2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c87b66 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c87b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the <span style=\"color: #527359\">thyroid<\/span>? How important is it for my health?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-adf1230 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"adf1230\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f4d4c3f\" data-id=\"f4d4c3f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1320109 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1320109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-30x30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30435 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-505x300.jpg 505w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-600x356.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-30x18.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-17x10.jpg 17w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-505x300.jpg 505w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-600x356.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-30x18.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner-17x10.jpg 17w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/neck-lumps-banner.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-26af321\" data-id=\"26af321\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dded74a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dded74a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the lower front portion of the neck. The thyroid primarily produces thyroxine hormone which is secreted into the bloodstream and carried to the rest of the body.<\/p><p>Thyroxine contributes to the body\u2019s metabolism such as keeping the body warm and <strong>keeping the brain, heart, muscles, and other vital organs working<\/strong> as they should.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4beac4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"4beac4b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a326688\" data-id=\"a326688\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-featured-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">What tests are needed for thyroid problems?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC05390-30x20.jpg\" style=\"border:3px solid white\" class=\" cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC05390.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In general, thyroid diseases can be divided into 2 broad categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    Over- or under-production of thyroid hormone<\/li>\n   <li> Overgrowth of the gland or the formation of tumor thyroid nodules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Patients with <strong>over-production of thyroid hormone<\/strong> or hyperthyroidism may experience symptoms such as <strong>increased heart rate, sweatiness, significant weight loss, mood changes, irregular menses<\/strong>, just to name a few. Conversely, patients with under-production of thyroid hormone or hypothyroidism may experience symptoms such as significant lethargy, weight gain, mind \u2018fog\u2019 and mood changes.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you are diagnosed with the first category of disease, your doctor would have ordered a panel of blood tests called thyroid function test (TFT) and you may be prescribed medications to lower or raise the thyroid hormone level. Subsequently, you may need repeated TFTs as well as other blood tests to monitor the condition or treatment regime. You may also require an ultrasound scan to image the gland as part of the overall evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you are diagnosed within the second group, you may also be required to undergo evaluation with blood tests and ultrasound imaging. In addition, your specialist may advise a fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid growth or nodule(s).<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>This is important to rule out the possibility of a cancerous growth<\/strong> within the thyroid. 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You will be asked to lie down on your back with your head tipped backwards, so that your neck is extended.<\/p>\n\n<p>During the procedure you may feel some neck pressure from the ultrasound probe and from the needle. You will be asked to remain as still as possible and to avoid coughing, talking, and swallowing during the biopsy.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Thomas Ho Surgery, patients who require a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/service\/fine-needle-aspiration-biopsy\/\"  \/>thyroid ultrasound and FNAB<\/a><\/strong> will receive these investigations during the initial consultation so that a diagnosis can be expedited. A research article written by Dr Ho on US-guided FNAB is provided in the link <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25028141\/\"  target=\"_blank\"\/>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b005a cmsmasters-button-mobile-align-center cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"99b005a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view- cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-\"><span 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data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-Checking-Thyroid.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Papillary thyroid cancer<\/strong> is the most common type, making up about 70% to 80% of all thyroid cancers. Papillary thyroid cancer can occur at any age. It tends to grow slowly and often spreads to lymph nodes in the neck. However, unlike many other cancers, papillary cancer has a generally excellent prognosis, even if there is spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follicular thyroid cancer<\/strong> is the next most common and makes up about 10% to 15% of all thyroid cancers. Follicular cancer can spread to lymph nodes in the neck, but this is much less common than with papillary cancer. However, follicular thyroid cancer is more likely than papillary cancer to spread to distant organs, particularly the lungs and bones.<\/p>\n\n<p>Both papillary and follicular thyroid cancers are also known as well-differentiated thyroid cancers (WDTC) and account for the majority of thyroid cancers diagnosed.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Medullary thyroid cancer<\/strong> is less common, only accounting for approximately 2% of all thyroid cancers. While most patients with medullary thyroid cancer are sporadic (occur in isolation), approximately 25% of these cancers occur in families and is associated with other endocrine tumours (Multiple Endocrine Neoplastic Syndrome). In family members of an affected person, a test for a genetic mutation in the RET proto-oncogene can lead to an early diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer and, as a result, to curative surgery.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anaplastic thyroid cancer<\/strong> is rare and found in less than 2% of patients with thyroid cancer. It is also the most aggressive cancer type, is often diagnosed at a later stage and hence, the least likely to respond to treatment. 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class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">Why would I need thyroid surgery? <\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n\n<p>Thyroid surgery offers the advantage of removing the diseased gland for the following conditions:<?p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cancer is diagnosed or strongly suspected<\/li>\n   <li> Hyperparathyroidism of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess calcium levels<\/li>\n   <li> Possible cancer on FNAB (follicular neoplasm or atypical findings)<\/li>\n   <li> Thyroid gland and condition is not responding to medical treatment (typically Graves' disease)<\/li>\n  <li>  Presence of symptoms arising from a goitre (large overgrowth of gland)<\/li>\n  <li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/service\/thyroid-nodules\/\"  target=\"_blank\"\/>Nodule<\/a>(s) that continue to enlarge on surveillance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The indication for thyroid surgery should be clearly explained by your surgeon.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b005a cmsmasters-button-mobile-align-center cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"99b005a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view- cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Consult Dr. Thomas Ho<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2363a17 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"2363a17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">What are the types of thyroid surgery?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/thyroidectomy-30x30.jpg\" class=\" cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/thyroidectomy.jpg\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thyroid surgery can be classified as hemi-thyroidectomy (removal of half the gland) or a total thyroidectomy (complete gland removal). The extent of your surgery should be discussed between you and your surgeon. In the case of thyroid cancer, I generally would recommend a total thyroidectomy and this may also include a lymph node dissection.<\/p>\n\n<p>The traditional approach for thyroid surgery is an open operation involving a linear incision in the neck. However, newer approaches for thyroid surgery include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Endoscopic thyroidectomy (key-hole surgery)<\/li>\n<li>Robot-assisted thyroidectomy (robotic-assisted surgery with use of the Da Vinci surgical system)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above techniques involve the use of small incisions in the armpit(s) or chest instead of the traditional neck incision. This means the avoidance of a surgical scar in the neck which is a cosmetic incentive for some patients. The cost for these newer surgical approaches is higher because of additional costs for the use of endoscopic and robotic equipment.<\/p>\n\n<p>Overall, the efficacy and surgical risks remain the same as the traditional approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8c5f4d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"a8c5f4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"faq\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a0eb75\" data-id=\"2a0eb75\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0561e2 elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0561e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">help center<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f1139 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8f1139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-179a391 cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-stacked cmsmasters-title-alignment-mobile-left cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"179a391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What are the risks of a thyroid surgery? &quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;\\n\\nThyroid surgery is generally safe in experienced hands. The main complications are:&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;ul&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;    Post-operative bleeding that may lead to respiratory distress&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent hoarseness, or even respiratory distress in the event that the nerves on both sides are injured&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Superior laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent change in the pitch of your voice&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Parathyroid gland(s) trauma which leads to hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\\\/ul&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;\\nStudies have shown that complication rates are lower when performed by a surgeon who has received special training and who performs thyroid surgery on a regular basis.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;fea7400&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Is it a major surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;This is an odd question although I can understand the anxiety behind it. I do have a standard answer for this and it goes like this: if by \\u2018major\\u2019, the patient worries about dying or having life-threatening complications post-operatively, or expects to be bed-bound for days suffering in pain, then the answer is \\u201cNo\\u201d.\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nIf however, the patient expects the surgery to be over within an hour, be discharged the same day and return to work the next, then the answer is also \\u201cNo\\u201d. The reality is that the surgery can take up to 3 hours (depending on the extent of the surgery), the patient stays in hospital 1-2 days after surgery, and she can eat, talk and walk immediately after the surgery with minimal discomfort.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;74076dc&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will I lose my voice?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Even though a slight change in voice or mild hoarseness is one of the major complications of a thyroid surgery, it is almost unheard of to lose one\\u2019s voice completely. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Instead, a transient period during which she experiences a slight hoarseness or strength in voice is probably the most common result. The actual impact of surgery on the voice is often determined by the patient\\u2019s expectations and whether she is a professional voice user.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e1fb416&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What can I expect after thyroid surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;Patients usually recover very quickly after thyroid surgery. The stay in hospital is usually 1-2 days and you can expect to return to a normal diet and daily activities soon after surgery. Strenuous physical activities that may require neck extension should be avoided. A drain may be placed during the operation and this will be removed before discharge from hospital. Generally, there will not be any sutures to remove.\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nIn the longer term, you may be prescribed thyroid hormone replacement if you have undergone a total thyroidectomy. Patients who have thyroid cancer may be referred for radioactive iodine treatment. The majority of patients who have had a hemithyroidectomy do not require hormone replacement.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;81ec36f&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will I get fat after removing my thyroid gland completely?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;There is a common concern amongst my female patients that they will become overweight after completely removing the thyroid gland. The misconception stems from the fact that patients need to be on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt; On the contrary, a patient on the correct dose of hormone replacement coupled with a regular diet and exercise, should not experience any change in her weight or lifestyle.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;45d600b&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will my thyroid problem return after the surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;No, especially if the thyroid condition is benign and the gland is removed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Sometimes a benign problem may return if the surgery previously performed is less than a total thyroidectomy. If the condition stems from a cancer, there is definitely a risk of future recurrence depending on the aggressiveness of the cancer and the follow up treatment.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;18b4192&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What is the cost of thyroid surgery in Singapore?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;The &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.moh.gov.sg\\\/cost-financing\\\/hospital-bills-and-fee-benchmarks-search-result\\\/detail?Code=SJ802T--1&amp;HasSurgicalProcedure=true\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener\\&quot;&gt;cost of thyroid surgery in Singapore&lt;\\\/a&gt; (surgeon\\u2019s fees) starts from $7,200, based on MOH\\u2019s fee benchmarks. This excludes GST, consumables, and facility charges. Consultation and diagnostic procedures are billed separately, but you may be able to claim these costs from your insurance provider if surgery is required&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;eca4f54&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Can I use insurance or Medisave?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;Yes you may use insurance or Medisave to cover the cost of surgery. Before your procedure, our clinic will assist with pre-authorisation and obtaining a letter of guarantee from your insurer to ensure subsidy for the procedure. Do contact our clinic and consult your insurance agent to find out the estimated coverage for your screening.\\n\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;7124fad&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;type&quot;:&quot;toggles&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2471\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2471\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What are the risks of a thyroid surgery? <\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2471\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2471\"><p>\n\nThyroid surgery is generally safe in experienced hands. The main complications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Post-operative bleeding that may lead to respiratory distress<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent hoarseness, or even respiratory distress in the event that the nerves on both sides are injured<\/li>\n<li>Superior laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent change in the pitch of your voice<\/li>\n<li>Parathyroid gland(s) trauma which leads to hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nStudies have shown that complication rates are lower when performed by a surgeon who has received special training and who performs thyroid surgery on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2472\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2472\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Is it a major surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2472\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2472\">This is an odd question although I can understand the anxiety behind it. I do have a standard answer for this and it goes like this: if by \u2018major\u2019, the patient worries about dying or having life-threatening complications post-operatively, or expects to be bed-bound for days suffering in pain, then the answer is \u201cNo\u201d.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nIf however, the patient expects the surgery to be over within an hour, be discharged the same day and return to work the next, then the answer is also \u201cNo\u201d. The reality is that the surgery can take up to 3 hours (depending on the extent of the surgery), the patient stays in hospital 1-2 days after surgery, and she can eat, talk and walk immediately after the surgery with minimal discomfort.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2473\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2473\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will I lose my voice?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2473\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2473\"><p>Even though a slight change in voice or mild hoarseness is one of the major complications of a thyroid surgery, it is almost unheard of to lose one\u2019s voice completely. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instead, a transient period during which she experiences a slight hoarseness or strength in voice is probably the most common result. The actual impact of surgery on the voice is often determined by the patient\u2019s expectations and whether she is a professional voice user.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2474\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2474\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What can I expect after thyroid surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2474\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2474\">Patients usually recover very quickly after thyroid surgery. The stay in hospital is usually 1-2 days and you can expect to return to a normal diet and daily activities soon after surgery. Strenuous physical activities that may require neck extension should be avoided. A drain may be placed during the operation and this will be removed before discharge from hospital. Generally, there will not be any sutures to remove.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nIn the longer term, you may be prescribed thyroid hormone replacement if you have undergone a total thyroidectomy. Patients who have thyroid cancer may be referred for radioactive iodine treatment. The majority of patients who have had a hemithyroidectomy do not require hormone replacement.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2475\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2475\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will I get fat after removing my thyroid gland completely?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2475\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2475\">There is a common concern amongst my female patients that they will become overweight after completely removing the thyroid gland. The misconception stems from the fact that patients need to be on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.<p>&nbsp;<\/p> On the contrary, a patient on the correct dose of hormone replacement coupled with a regular diet and exercise, should not experience any change in her weight or lifestyle.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2476\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2476\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will my thyroid problem return after the surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2476\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2476\">No, especially if the thyroid condition is benign and the gland is removed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Sometimes a benign problem may return if the surgery previously performed is less than a total thyroidectomy. If the condition stems from a cancer, there is definitely a risk of future recurrence depending on the aggressiveness of the cancer and the follow up treatment.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2477\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2477\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What is the cost of thyroid surgery in Singapore?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2477\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2477\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/cost-financing\/hospital-bills-and-fee-benchmarks-search-result\/detail?Code=SJ802T--1&amp;HasSurgicalProcedure=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost of thyroid surgery in Singapore<\/a> (surgeon\u2019s fees) starts from $7,200, based on MOH\u2019s fee benchmarks. This excludes GST, consumables, and facility charges. Consultation and diagnostic procedures are billed separately, but you may be able to claim these costs from your insurance provider if surgery is required<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2478\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2478\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Can I use insurance or Medisave?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2478\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2478\">Yes you may use insurance or Medisave to cover the cost of surgery. Before your procedure, our clinic will assist with pre-authorisation and obtaining a letter of guarantee from your insurer to ensure subsidy for the procedure. Do contact our clinic and consult your insurance agent to find out the estimated coverage for your screening.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5628af1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"5628af1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ded02d\" data-id=\"2ded02d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e6c529 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"6e6c529\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b374a09\" data-id=\"b374a09\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-95a9b1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"95a9b1b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b210c26\" data-id=\"b210c26\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05b4544 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05b4544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #88abda\">Thyroid Screening<\/span> Package<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a6391 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17a6391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Includes the following, done on the same day:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5c44f cmsmasters-widget-marker-view-framed cmsmasters-widget-layout-row cmsmasters-widget-align-stretch cmsmasters-widget-direction-default cmsmasters-widget-marker-element-icon cmsmasters-widget-marker-shape-circle cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-icon-list cmsmasters-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3d5c44f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConsultation\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThyroid examination inclusive of neck and thyroid ultrasound \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComprehensive thyroid lab tests \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFine needle biopsy if suspicious thyroid nodules or neck masses are found\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b005a cmsmasters-button-mobile-align-center cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"99b005a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view- cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Schedule an Appointment<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b34ea61\" data-id=\"b34ea61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17f503 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e17f503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-30x20.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-31294 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-15x10.jpg 15w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC06120.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc08f0d elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"cc08f0d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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