Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. It's typically performed when thyroid cancer is detected or when hyperthyroidism caused by an overactive thyroid can't be controlled with medication. The patient may need hormone replacement therapy post-surgery.
Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. It's typically performed when thyroid cancer is detected or when hyperthyroidism caused by an overactive thyroid can't be controlled with medication. The patient may need hormone replacement therapy post-surgery.