My doctor recommends thyroid surgery for my nodule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is thyroid surgery?

Who performs thyroid surgery?

What additional tests are required before a patient has thyroid surgery?

What actually happens when a patient undergoes thyroid surgery?

What are the risks associated with thyroid surgery?


ASSOCIATED TOPICS

Surgery

What is a hemithyroidectomy?

What is a total thyroidectomy?

What is a neck dissection?

Tests

What is laryngoscopy?

What is a neck CT scan?

Why should intravenous contrast be avoided if possible when a patient has a neck CT scan?

Risks

What is hypoparathyroidism?

What is dysphonia?