A lobectomy of the thyroid gland A total<unk>  :::::::::::::* Hemithyroidectomy — Entire isthmus is removed along with 1 lobe. Done in benign diseases of only 1 lobe. :::::::::::::* Subtotal<unk>  — Removal of majority of both lobes leaving behind 4-5 grams (equivalent to the size of a normal thyroid gland) of thyroid tissue on one or both sides—this used to be the most common operation for multinodular goitre. :::::::::::::* Partial<unk>  —Removal of gland in front of trachea after mobilization. Done in nontoxic MNG. Its role is controversial. :::::::::::::* Near total<unk>  — Both lobes are removed except for a small amount of thyroid tissue (on one or both sides) in the vicinity of the recurrent laryngeal nerve entry point and the superior parathyroid gland. :::::::::::::* Total<unk>  — Entire gland is removed. Done in cases of papillary or follicular carcinoma of thyroid, medullary carcinoma of thyroid. This is now also the most common operation for multinodular goitre. :::::::::::::* Hartley Dunhill operation — Removal of 1 entire lateral lobe with isthmus and partial/subtotal removal of opposite lateral lobe. Done in nontoxic MNG.
Thyroidectomy
Laser ablation of thyroid nodules
Parathyroidectomy
Hypophysectomy
Thyroplasty
Pyrotherapy
Adrenalectomy
Thyrotomy