How long does it take for the wound of thyroid cancer to heal?

How long it takes for the scab to fall off after surgery for thyroid cancer patients is usually determined based on the surgical method, the patient's physical condition, and postoperative care. If it is an open surgery, the scab can usually fall off in 1-2 weeks; if it is a laparoscopic surgery, it may take 3-4 weeks.

1. Open surgery: If thyroid cancer patients are treated with open surgery, such as total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, etc., the wound is large, so the healing time is relatively long. At this time, it is recommended that the patient remove the stitches about 1-2 weeks after surgery, but the specific time needs to be determined based on the patient's recovery. If the patient is in good physical condition, and the postoperative care is proper, and there is no infection, etc., the incision will recover faster, and the scab may fall off in about 1 week. However, if the patient is in poor physical condition and the postoperative care is improper, the incision may recover more slowly, and it may take about 2 weeks to scab off;

2. Laparoscopic surgery: If thyroid cancer patients are treated with laparoscopic surgery, the wound is smaller and the healing time is relatively short. Usually, it will be completely healed in about 3-4 weeks. At this time, the sutures can be removed according to the doctor's instructions, and the incision can be disinfected and the dressing can be changed.

For patients with thyroid cancer, they should also pay attention to a light diet after surgery and avoid spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, they should also pay attention to getting more rest and avoid bad habits such as overwork and staying up late.