“Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?”

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“Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?”

I will have a thyroidectomy. Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?

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**Waleed Sayedahmad** Anesthesiologist Parkland, Florida · Accepted Answer

Waleed Sayedahmad Anesthesiologist Parkland, Florida

Yes

**Austin Stephenson** Anesthesiologist Knoxville, TN · Accepted Answer

Austin Stephenson Anesthesiologist Knoxville, TN

Yes for a thyroidectomy you will be put under general anesthesia.

**Dr. Neville Fernandes** Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neville Fernandes Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA

Yes, you will require a general anesthetic.

**Dr. Shimon Gabriel Farkas** Anesthesiologist Philadelphia, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shimon Gabriel Farkas Anesthesiologist Philadelphia, PA

Yes, typically those procedures are done under general anesthesia with a breathing tube.

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

Yes, is usually performed with general anesthesia.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Yes.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, your airways have to be secured.