Thyroid gland is considered to be an important gland in our body. It is placed in the lower part of our neck. It is responsible for development of thyroid hormone and it also controls metabolism. The surgery of thyroid may be advised for the cancer of thyroid or non malignant nodules where a hard or soft fluid filled lump is formed inside the thyroid gland due to abnormal growth of thyroid cells. The surgery may also be required for goiters or large thyroid, hyperthyroidism or excessive active thyroid and cysts. There are times when surgery becomes necessary when there is a possibility of thyroid cancer.
