title: Safe thyroidectomy: Our view point.
abstract: Thyroid surgery by an Head & Neck surgeon can only be "Safe" when there is no morbidity. Identification and preservation of Recurrent laryngeal Nerve (RLN) and Parathyroids is absolutely necessary to ensure a Safe Thyroidectomy. Thorough knowledge of anatomy will guide the surgeon to the important landmarks.
authors.affiliation: Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Dabholkar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chirmade
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chhapola
keywords: Parathyroid glands; Recurrent laryngeal Nerve (RLN); Thyroidectomy