Types and Techniques of Thyroid Surgery
Short answer: Thyroid surgery can be performed with different techniques: hemithyroidectomy (one lobe) or total thyroidectomy. The choice depends on the case and is made by the specialist.
There are different types and techniques of thyroid surgery.
Options
Hemithyroidectomy (one lobe) or total thyroidectomy.
How the choice is made
According to the diagnosis, severity and the patient's characteristics. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.