Thyroid nodules are common. They don’t always have to be surgically removed. But when nodules do need to come out, the lobe or lobes that contain the nodules are what’s removed and not just the individual nodules. I get asked often why. In the video, I explain important anatomy about the thyroid to help you understand. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that thyroidectomy surgery is my favorite surgery. While I love to operate, there are other non-surgical options to treat them. L

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