Hemithyroidectomy

Surgical removal of one lobe of thryroid gland is known as hemithyroidectomy. This surgical procedure is indicated in patients with:

1. Single nodule involving a lobe of thyroid gland

2. Cystic lesions involving a lobe of thyroid gland

3. Benign tumors involving a lobe of thyroid gland

This surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Injury to recurrent laryngeal nerve should be avoided while mobilising the lower pedicle.