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Frequently asked question: What kind of surgery can be performed in the case of Graves' disease?

One of the options for treatment of hyperthyroidism is surgery in which the entire thyroid gland is removed (thyroidectomy). The operation is performed under anesthesia. This procedure must be executed with the utmost precision, because many vulnerable organs are situated next to the thyroid gland, such as nerves and the parathyroid glands. After the operation, you must take thyroxine (thyroid gland hormone), and the functioning of your parathyroid glands will be carefully monitored.

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