Thyroid surgery involves partial or complete removal of thyroid tissue for the treatment of thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism. Depending on the reason for the surgery, all or part of the thyroid gland is removed (total and sub-total thyroidectomy)
Further Reading:
http://www.endocrinesurgeons.org.au/thyroid-gland
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/thyroid-gland
Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumours. Parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. They are involved in balancing calcium levels in your blood by making parathyroid hormone. In instances of disease, an overactive parathyroid gland can cause abnormally high levels of calcium. The most commonly experienced symptom is bone pain.
Dr. Mastakov can provide a comprehensive evaluation for patients with potential thyroid or parathyroid issues, including blood tests and parathyroid ultrasound exams to diagnose endocrine tumours, primary hyperparathyroidism and determine the need for endocrine surgery. He specializes in helping those experiencing excess weight, fatigue or other symptoms related to hormone imbalance or overactive thyroid or parathyroid glands.
Further Reading:
http://www.endocrinesurgeons.org.au/thyroid-gland
http://www.endocrinesurgeons.org.au/parathyroid-glands
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/parathyroid-glands