Thyroid surgery

A total thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the entire thyroid gland, which is located at the front of the neck. 

This surgery is typically done to treat thyroid cancer, large thyroid nodules, or conditions like hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) that cannot be managed with medication.

After the thyroid is removed, you'll need to take daily thyroid hormone replacement tablets to maintain normal hormone levels, as your body will no longer produce these hormones naturally. The surgery is generally safe, but like any surgery, it has some risks, such as changes in voice, low calcium levels, or infection.

A partial thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck responsible for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and other essential body functions.