This episode explores the thyroid gland as both a surgical organ and a systemic regulator. Listeners are guided through thyroid anatomy, physiology, and the surgical management of goitre, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer.

The discussion emphasises preoperative assessment, imaging, cytology, and risk stratification, alongside the technical principles of thyroidectomy and the prevention of complications such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and hypocalcaemia. Attention is also given to the lived experience of thyroid disease — voice change, fatigue, and anxiety — reminding clinicians that endocrine surgery is as much about quality of life as biochemical correction.

This chapter teaches precision, preparation, and respect for anatomy measured in millimetres.

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