If the thyroid nodule is malignant or suspected malignant, surgery usually involves removal of the thyroid gland, including partial resection, total resection, etc. Benign nodules usually do not require surgical treatment. There are benign and malignant thyroid nodules. For malignant thyroid nodules, you need to consider total thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, etc., in which the thyroid gland needs to be removed. However, for benign thyroid nodules, methods such as microwave ablation can be considered, which generally does not remove the thyroid gland, but may damage the thyroid tissue during the process. Patients with thyroid nodules that require surgical treatment who are not sure if they need to have their thyroid removed can go to a hospital and consult a medical professional.