Question

which type of surgery is performed on the thyroid gland?
a. hypophysectomy
b. laparoscopic adrenalectomy
c. parathyroidectomy
d. lobectomy

Explanation:

Hypophysectomy is on the pituitary gland, laparoscopic adrenalectomy on the adrenal gland, parathyroidectomy on the parathyroid gland. A lobectomy can be performed on the thyroid gland to remove a lobe of it.

Answer:

D. lobectomy