New Frontiers in Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland, located just below the voice box in the lower front part of the neck. Thyroid surgery involves removal of the thyroid gland partially or completely. The presence of tumors or nodules on the thyroid gland is the most frequent reason for thyroid surgery. The majority of nodules are benign but some are precancerous or cancerous. Thyroid surgery can be categorized into different types such as total thyroidectomy, lobectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy. Thyroid surgery carries various risks such as negative reaction to general anesthesia, infection and excessive bleeding. After the surgery, the patient may also experience permanent, transient or superior laryngeal nerve injury, seromas, permanent or temporary hypoparathyroidism, and hematomas. This book aims to understand the various aspects of thyroid surgery. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field. Medical professionals and students actively engaged in this field will find it full of crucial and unexplored concepts.