[Role of surgery in the treatment of simple nodular goiter]

On the basis of the pathophysiological data and their experience, the Authors believe that the medical treatment of non-toxic nodular goiter has many limitations. Furthermore, thyroid nodules may progress uncontrollably till to cancer. Surgery is safe in skilled hands, but in many cases it is necessary to remove the gland extensively. Thus, the best treatment is both medical and surgical, because prevention and cure are associated that way.