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I'm having surgery to remove a nodule effecting my thyroid its on left front side of my neck. is this a risky surgery?
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Thyroid nodule: Thyroid surgery can be performed endoscopically... It is a simpler surgery than traditional surgery as incision is small.. Recovery time is also less..Generally done as out patient.
Answered 7/22/2018
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