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WHAT IS THYROID SURGERY? Thyroid Surgery, is a surgical procedure to remove the thyroid gland. It can be a total removal or a partial removal according to the severity of the disease. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland situated on the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that help to control metabolism and heart rate. WHY THYROID SURGERY IS DONE? Doctors recommend thyroid surgery in several thyroid diseases such as – -Thyroid cancer – the most common reason for thyroid surgery is thyroid cancer. -Hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid – in hyperthyroidism the thyroid gland secretes excessive thyroxine hormone. -Noncancerous enlargement of the gland or goiter – goiter causes difficulty in swallowing and breathing, therefore, surgical removing of complete or partial thyroid is an option of treatment. -Suspicious thyroid nodules – some thyroid nodules can’t be recognized as noncancerous or cancerous, hence, doctors may recommend thyroid surgery to avoid the increased risk of cancer.