What is Thyroid Removal Surgery (Thyroidectomy)?
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and plays a major role in regulating the body’s metabolism. There are two types of thyroid removal surgery: • Total thyroidectomy – a procedure that removes the entire gland. • Subtotal or partial thyroidectomy – a procedure that removes part of the thyroid gland.