Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Reasons for this surgery include thyroid cancer, non-cancerous nodules causing compression of the trachea or esophagus, and hyperthyroidism that cannot be controlled with medication. After removal, hormone replacement therapy may be necessary.
Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Reasons for this surgery include thyroid cancer, non-cancerous nodules causing compression of the trachea or esophagus, and hyperthyroidism that cannot be controlled with medication. After removal, hormone replacement therapy may be necessary.