Thyroid surgery generally refers to the surgical removal of the thyroid gland for treatment. According to the way of surgical access, it is generally categorized into traditional open thyroid surgery, Miccoli surgery, and total laparoscopic thyroid surgery. 1. Traditional open thyroid surgery: This refers to the removal of the thyroid gland through a traditional scalpel. The surgical incision has gradually evolved from a large traditional neck incision to a small low-positioned incision, which has the advantages of a clear surgical field, a short operating time, and a quick recovery. The disadvantage of this procedure is that it leaves an obvious scar on the neck after recovery. 2. Miccoli surgery: This is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, where a skin incision is made 2cm above the sternal notch. Compared to traditional surgery, the Miccoli procedure reduces the amount of scarring on the neck after surgery, but it still leaves a scar. It is also more limited in scope and less suitable for larger thyroidectomies. 3. Total Luminal Thyroid Surgery: There are many different approaches to this type of surgery. Incisions can be made from the armpits (single and double), breasts (single and double), behind the ears, and in the mouth, and the scarring is almost imperceptible after the surgery, but it is difficult to operate and the scope of the operation is relatively large, so the recovery is slower. Patients who need thyroid surgery are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner and be evaluated by a surgeon for indications and modalities of the surgery.