title: Surgery for thyroid disease.
abstract: Thyroidectomy is the keystone of management in most patients with thyroid cancer, and has unique advantages in many cases of hyperthyroidism. The role of thyroidectomy in these two conditions is considered, with specific discussion of indications, extent of operation, complications, and technique.
mesh_terms: D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy