[Surgery of hyperthyroidism. Personal experience]

The Authors report their experience in the management of surgical hyperthyroidism, evaluating the different clinical pictures and the possibility of non surgical treatment. Advantages and disadvantages of both hemithyroidectomy and total thyroidectomy, are also described. The Authors conclude affirming their preference for techniques such as total hemithyroidectomy or thyroidectomy in some types of hyperthyroidism.