Thyroid cancer surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland to treat cancerous growths. It is the primary treatment for most thyroid cancers. Thyroid cancer develops when cells in the ...

Endoscopic orbital decompression is a surgery to treat Graves’ orbitopathy (thyroid eye disease). It removes the middle and bottom walls of the bone surrounding the eye. Surgeons use endoscopes and ...

A thyroid lobectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the thyroid. This procedure may help treat thyroid cancer, as well as other thyroid conditions. Individuals with thyroid ...

Thyroid eye disease (TED) occurs in about 40% of people with Graves’ disease. Surgery may help when TED affects eye function or structure. Orbital decompression creates more space behind the eye by ...

An isthmusectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid tumors in the center of your thyroid gland. It preserves more of your thyroid tissue than more invasive procedures. An isthmusectomy is a type of ...

What Does the Thyroid Gland Do? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck. It produces hormones that help regulate many of your body’s functions: Thyroid nodules often ...

Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

Remote-access scarless thyroid surgery is revolutionizing thyroid care with invisible incisions and quick recovery. Pioneered ...