Breast and thyroid surgery involves procedures related to the breast and thyroid glands, including thyroidectomy (thyroid gland removal), and breast cancer treatment like mastectomy (breast tissue removal). Minimally invasive approaches like robotic and endoscopic surgery are also used.
How It works?
Thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy) involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, and Breast surgery aims to address breast conditions, often involving removal of cancerous tissue or lymph nodes.
More about Surgeries:
Breast surgery is a procedure that modifies a woman or man’s breasts. This surgery encompasses various procedures performed on the breasts, including those for medical reasons like breast cancer treatment (lumpectomy, mastectomy). Some are done for cosmetic reasons, such as to reconstruct the breast to look more youthful, or increase its size. Others are medically necessary such as a breast reduction for back pain or surgery to remove cancer.
I. Breast Surgery:
Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, and is performed to treat conditions like thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and plays a crucial role in producing hormones that regulate metabolism and various bodily functions.