Parathyroidectomy
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Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands, which are small glands located near the thyroid in the neck. This surgery is commonly considered for individuals with hyperparathyroidism, a condition where these glands produce too much parathyroid hormone. This overproduction can lead to elevated calcium levels in the blood, resulting in various health issues such as kidney stones, bone pain, and fatigue. Other reasons for this surgery may include parathyroid tumors or other abnormalities affecting gland function.
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia, and surgeons may use traditional open techniques or minimally invasive approaches, depending on the specific case. During the surgery, the surgeon locates and removes the affected glands while minimizing damage to nearby structures. The operation usually lasts a few hours, and patients can expect to stay in the hospital for observation, although some may go home the same day. Recovery times can vary, but many individuals resume normal activities within a few weeks.
While parathyroidectomy can effectively alleviate symptoms and restore normal calcium levels, there are potential benefits and risks to consider. Benefits include relief from symptoms related to hyperparathyroidism and improved overall health. However, risks may include complications such as bleeding, infection, or damage to the surrounding structures, including the vocal cords or other glands. It is important for patients to discuss these aspects with their healthcare providers to understand the implications of the surgery fully.
Accidental Parathyroid Gland Removal During Thyroid Surgery: Key
This research paper investigates how often a person's parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands are small glands in the neck that control the body's ca...Benefits of Parathyroidectomy for Asymptomatic Primary
This research paper is about a study comparing two approaches to managing a condition called asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: surgery (parathyroidectomy) and simple observation. The researche...Benefits of Parathyroidectomy for Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper is about a study that aimed to analyze the benefits of a surgical procedure called parathyroidectomy (PTx) for patients with a mild form of a disease called primary hyperparathyroi...Benefits of Parathyroidectomy for Patients with Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper looks to determine the benefits of a surgical procedure called Parathyroidectomy (PTX) for patients suffering from primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a condition that can lead to ...Best Timing for Parathyroidectomy in Kidney Transplant Patients
This research paper is about the problem of hyperparathyroidism that still persists in 30-60% of patients a year after they've received a kidney transplant. Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where th...Comparing Focused Parathyroidectomy and Open Neck Exploration in Treating
This study evaluated two different surgical methods for treating primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much hormone, causing issues like kidney stones, bone...Comparing Iopth Use in Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy Surgeries
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of minimally invasive surgery for a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism. The two methods being compared are both types of minimall...Comparing Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy and Bilateral Neck
The research paper is about a comparison between two surgical methods for the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism: minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) and bilateral neck exploration (BNE)....Comparing Success Rates in Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy Methods
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of minimally invasive surgery for a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism. The two methods being compared are both types of minimall...Comparing Total and Subtotal Parathyroidectomy for Kidney Disease
This research paper is a comparison of two surgical procedures used to treat patients with renal hyperparathyroidism, a condition often seen in people with chronic kidney disease. The two surgeries ar...Effective Parathyroidectomy for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Symptoms
This research paper looked at how effective surgery is for treating a condition called tertiary hyperparathyroidism. This is a condition where the parathyroid glands in the neck produce too much parat...Effective Parathyroidectomy Options for Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper analyzes the benefits and potential risks of two surgical options for treating primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much hormone. The t...Effective Use of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence in Parathyroidectomy
This research paper is about a study that investigated the effectiveness of using near-infrared autofluorescence (a way of making tissues glow in the dark) to accurately identify parathyroid glands du...Effectiveness of Parathyroidectomy Without Mibi Scan in Patients
This research paper is about a study carried out in Brazil to determine whether it is effective to perform surgery for a condition called hyperparathyroidism related to chronic kidney disease, without...Efficacy and Safety of Robot-Assisted Surgery in Treating Primary
This research paper presents a study of eight patients who underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure using robotic assistance. This surgery was used to treat a condition called primary hyperpa...Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy: a Minimally Invasive Approach Explained
This research discusses a new method of surgery used to remove parathyroid glands (small organs located in the neck that control the body's calcium levels). This procedure, known as a three-port subme...Examining the Prevalence of Parathyroidectomy in Treating Primary
This study looked at how often a surgical procedure known as parathyroidectomy was used to treat a common condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in older adults. PHPT is a condition where...Exploring Parathyroidectomy Success in Hyperparathyroidism Patients
This research paper is about a study that was conducted on patients suffering from hyperparathyroidism, a rare disease that affects the body's calcium, vitamin D, and phosphate levels due to overactiv...Exploring Sonar-Guided Focused Parathyroidectomy for Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper is about a study that looked at a specific kind of surgery called "focused parathyroidectomy" which is used to treat a condition called hyperparathyroidism. The symptoms of this co...Exploring the Effectiveness of Low-Dose Mirp for Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper is about a procedure called MIRP (Minimally Invasive Radio-guided Parathyroidectomy) that is used to treat primary hyperparathyroidism. The researchers looked at whether using a lo...Exploring the Improvement of Kidney Function Following Parathyroidectomy
This research paper investigates the effects of a surgical procedure called parathyroidectomy (removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands) on kidney function in patients with primary hyperparath...Exploring the Safety and Effectiveness of Low-Dose Mirp in Treating
This research paper is about a procedure called MIRP (Minimally Invasive Radio-guided Parathyroidectomy) that is used to treat primary hyperparathyroidism. The researchers looked at whether using a lo...Faster Parathyroidectomy: Reducing Surgery Time with New Techniques
This research paper investigates ways to reduce the time taken for non-operative procedures during parathyroid surgery. The study looks at the effects of using monitored anesthesia care (MAC) instead ...Hypocalcemia Risk After Parathyroidectomy in Ppi Users Explained
This research paper explores the connection between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a type of medication often used to reduce stomach acid, and a condition called hypocalcemia, which i...Improving Bone Strength After Parathyroidectomy in Hyperparathyroidism
This study looked at the changes in bone strength, or bone mineral density (BMD), in patients with a medical condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) before and after they had surgery to re...Improving Brain Function in Phpt Patients Through Parathyroidectomy Surgery
This research paper explores the impact of a specific hormone disorder, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), on brain functions related to memory, attention, and concentration. The study also looks at ...Improving Health After Parathyroidectomy for Primary
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder that is linked with inflammation throughout the body and changes in metabolism. This study examined changes in two indexes, the Systemic Immune-Inflamm...Improving Quality of Life After Parathyroidectomy for Phpt Patients
This research study focused on understanding how a medical condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) affects patients' quality of life and brain function, and how surgery can help. pHPT is...Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring for Parathyroidectomy
This research paper is a systematic review of various studies to understand the value of monitoring parathyroid hormone levels during surgery for tertiary hyperparathyroidism (a condition where the pa...Intraoperative Scintigraphy in Parathyroidectomy: What Patients
The research paper discusses the use of intraoperative scintigraphy (IoS), a type of imaging technique, during minimally invasive surgery to remove parathyroid adenomas, which are non-cancerous tumors...Microwave Ablation Vs. Parathyroidectomy for Secondary
This research paper is about a study comparing two treatments for a common problem in dialysis patients called secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). This condition involves an overactive parathyroid g...Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a less invasive surgical method, called minimally invasive parathyroidectomies (MIPs), to treat a condition known as primary hyperparathyroidi...Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy: a Better Option for Patients
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disease where too much parathyroid hormone is produced from one or more of the parathyroid glands in the neck. The only cure is through surgery. Traditionally, a thoro...Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy: a New Approach for Patients
This research paper talks about a relatively new way of doing surgery on the parathyroid glands, which are small glands in the neck that produce a hormone that regulates the amount of calcium in the b...Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy: Is Hormone Monitoring Needed?
This study looked at whether it's necessary to monitor parathyroid hormone levels during surgery (known as ioPTH) for patients with positive preoperative imaging undergoing minimally invasive parathyr...Navigating Hyperparathyroidism Treatment: Ensuring Successful Parathyroid
This research paper talks about treating hyperparathyroidism, a condition where the parathyroid glands in your neck produce too much hormone, causing problems like kidney stones or weak bones. To trea...On the Surgeon's Experience Level. Understanding the Risk of Accidental
This research paper is about the relation between the number of thyroid surgeries a surgeon performs and the chance of accidentally removing a parathyroid gland during surgery. The parathyroid glands ...On the Surgeon's Experience. Understanding the Risk of Accidental
This research paper is about the relation between the number of thyroid surgeries a surgeon performs and the chance of accidentally removing a parathyroid gland during surgery. The parathyroid glands ...Outcomes of Limited Parathyroidectomy for Secondary
This research paper, conducted at Jiangmen Central Hospital in China between 2012 and 2019, investigates the outcomes of a particular procedure, limited parathyroidectomy (LPTX), on patients with seco...Outcomes of Parathyroidectomy for Renal Hyperparathyroidism Patients
This paper looks at a condition called renal hyperparathyroidism, which can happen when kidney disease gets very bad. This condition can cause a lot of health problems, and if it doesn't get better wi...Outpatient Parathyroidectomy: Safe Surgery for Kids with Phpt
This research paper discusses a study on the safety and effectiveness of same-day surgery for children and teenagers who suffer from primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), a condition where the parathyro...Parathyroidectomy Benefits for Bone Health in Primary
This study wanted to see if a surgery called parathyroidectomy (PTX) impacted bone health in patients with a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The researchers looked at lots of diff...Parathyroidectomy Benefits for Dialysis Patients Using Calcimimetics
This research paper discusses a drug called calcimimetics, which was released in 2006 and is used to decrease levels of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphate in patients with hyperparathyroidism...Parathyroidectomy Benefits for Kidney Transplant Patients Explained
This research paper is about kidney transplant patients and how they are affected by a condition called hyperparathyroidism, which is a disorder of the small glands located near the thyroid gland in t...Parathyroidectomy Benefits Kidney Function in Primary
This research paper looks into whether removing the parathyroid glands (a surgery known as parathyroidectomy) can help improve kidney function in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Primary hyp...Parathyroidectomy for Dialysis Patients: When Is It Necessary?
This research paper discusses the use of parathyroidectomy (surgery to remove the parathyroid glands) in patients who are on dialysis. Despite advances in medical treatments, sometimes this surgery is...Parathyroidectomy May Improve Depression Symptoms in Phpt Patients
This research paper is about the relationship between depression, a mental health condition, and primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), a disease that affects the parathyroid glands in the neck. The rese...Parathyroidectomy Options for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Explained
This research paper is about which surgical method is better for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much hormone). The researchers compar...Parathyroidectomy Safety for Pregnant Women with Hyperparathyroidism
This study looked at how safe it is to perform a parathyroidectomy (a surgery that removes parathyroid glands from the neck) on pregnant women who have hyperparathyroidism (a condition where the body ...Parathyroidectomy Success Rates for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper looks at the treatment of a condition called tertiary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), which can often have delays between when it's diagnosed and when surgery is recommended. The resear...Parathyroidectomy Surgery Boosts Brain Functions in Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper explores the impact of a specific hormone disorder, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), on brain functions related to memory, attention, and concentration. The study also looks at ...Parathyroidectomy Vs. Cinacalcet: Best Treatment for Kidney
The research paper is about a condition called tertiary hyperparathyroidism, which affects 25% to 50% of patients who have had a kidney transplant. This condition can be treated either through surgery...Parathyroidectomy: a Solution for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper discusses a condition called tertiary hyperparathyroidism, which can occur after a kidney transplant. This issue happens when the parathyroid glands in the neck produce too much pa...Parathyroidectomy: a Surgical Option for Calciphylaxis Treatment
This research paper talks about a rare deadly disease known as Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy (CUA), or more commonly, calciphylaxis. The disease typically affects people with severe kidney disease an...Parathyroidectomy: a Surgical Solution for Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper discusses the effects of a surgical procedure called parathyroidectomy on individuals with a condition called Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT is a disorder where the parat...Parathyroidectomy: a Surgical Solution for Secondary
Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition that often develops in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients due to a combination of vitamin D deficiency, low calcium levels, and high phosphate levels. T...Parathyroidectomy: Comparing Total and Subtotal Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looks at two types of surgery for a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism, which is often seen in patients on dialysis. The condition is generally treated with a surgery c...Remote-Access Parathyroidectomy: Techniques, Benefits, and Risks
This study is a review of different techniques used to perform remote-access parathyroidectomy (RAP), a minimally invasive surgical procedure aimed at removing the parathyroid glands, which are small ...Robotic Parathyroidectomy: a Scar-Free Surgery for Patients
This research paper discusses a new procedure called robotic parathyroidectomy, which is a surgery that involves removing parathyroid glands (small endocrine glands in the neck) using robotic technolo...Robotic-Assisted Parathyroidectomy: Benefits and Short-Term Outcomes
This research paper examines the use of robotic systems in endocrine surgery, specifically in parathyroidectomy - a surgery to remove parathyroid glands in the neck that produce too much hormone. Trad...Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Effective Treatment for Primary
This research paper presents a study of eight patients who underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure using robotic assistance. This surgery was used to treat a condition called primary hyperpa...Successful Second Parathyroidectomy: How Many Scans Do You Need?
The research paper is about patients who have had to have a second parathyroidectomy - a surgery to remove the parathyroid glands that control calcium levels in the body - due to ongoing or returning ...Thymectomy During Parathyroidectomy: What Kidney Patients Should Know
The study looked at the frequency and impact of thymectomy - a surgery to remove the thymus gland - performed during parathyroidectomy - a surgery to remove parathyroid glands. The parathyroidectomy i...Total Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
This research paper is about an illness called secondary hyperparathyroidism, which can be a result of chronic kidney disease. This illness can be treated with medication or surgery. If medication doe...Total Parathyroidectomy Vs. Autotransplantation for Secondary
This research paper is a comparison of two treatments for secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT), a condition often caused by chronic kidney disease. The two treatments are total parathyroidectomy (tPTX...Total Vs. Partial Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
This study looked at whether a total removal or a partial removal of the parathyroid glands (a type of surgery) was better for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism who are on kidney replacement...Total Vs. Subtotal Parathyroidectomy for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgeries for treating a condition called tertiary hyperparathyroidism (THPT). The two surgical methods are total parathyroidectomy (PTX) wi...Transoral Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy: a Less Invasive Approach
The research paper is about a medical procedure known as the transoral endoscopic vestibular approach thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy (TOET/PVA). This is a method used to treat conditions in the t...Transoral Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy: Safety and Effectiveness
This research paper reviews a new surgical method called Transoral Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOEPVA), which is performed through the mouth to treat issues with the parathyroid ...Transoral Robotic Parathyroidectomy: a Guide for Patients
This research paper is about a relatively new method of thyroid surgery called transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT). This approach is considered less invasive and results in better cosmetic outcomes...Trends in Parathyroidectomy: Focused Approaches and Trainee Experience
The research paper explores the changes in the approach to parathyroidectomy, a surgery to remove the parathyroid glands. This technique has shifted from a bilateral (both sides) approach to a more ta...Understanding Bone Strength Improvement After Parathyroid Surgery in Phpt
This study looked at the changes in bone strength, or bone mineral density (BMD), in patients with a medical condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) before and after they had surgery to re...Understanding Calciphylaxis: a Complication After Parathyroid Surgery
This research paper is about a 60-year-old African American man with serious kidney disease who was treated with hemodialysis for about 2.5 years. He developed an extreme case of hyperparathyroidism, ...Understanding Delays in Parathyroidectomy for Minority Patients
This research paper investigates the reasons why patients from ethnic and racial minority groups with a certain type of hormonal disorder (primary hyperparathyroidism) might experience longer waiting ...Understanding Hungry Bone Syndrome After Parathyroidectomy Surgery
This research paper focuses on a condition called "hungry bone syndrome" (HBS), which can occur after surgery to remove the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the body, and...Understanding Hypercalcemia During Pregnancy: Risks and Treatments
This research paper focuses on a rare condition in pregnant women called hypercalcemic disorders, usually caused by primary hyperparathyroidism. This condition, which involves high calcium levels in t...Understanding Hyperparathyroidism: Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive
This research paper talks about treating hyperparathyroidism, a condition where the parathyroid glands in your neck produce too much hormone, causing problems like kidney stones or weak bones. To trea...Understanding Kidney Function Improvement After Parathyroidectomy Surgery
This research paper investigates the effects of a surgical procedure called parathyroidectomy (removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands) on kidney function in patients with primary hyperparath...Understanding Late-Onset Hypoparathyroidism After Parathyroid Surgery
This research paper tells the story of a man who had a type of tumor called a parathyroid adenoma removed in 1987 when he was 21 years old. This condition caused a disease called primary hyperparathyr...Understanding Parathyroidectomy for Managing Secondary
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a significant issue for patients with chronic kidney disease, leading to problems such as bone disease, fractures, and heart disease. Treatment for this conditi...Understanding Parathyroidectomy for Severe Secondary
This research paper is discussing a medical procedure known as a parathyroidectomy (PTX), which is often used to treat a condition called severe secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in people who are ...Understanding Parathyroidectomy for Treating Secondary
This research paper appears to be discussing the treatment outcomes of a procedure known as a parathyroidectomy, which is a surgical procedure that removes the parathyroid glands. These glands produce...Understanding Parathyroidectomy Rates in Older Adults with Primary
This study looked at how often a surgical procedure known as parathyroidectomy was used to treat a common condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in older adults. PHPT is a condition where...Understanding Parathyroidectomy: a Cure for Hyperparathyroidism
This research paper is about the treatment of a condition called hyperparathyroidism, which happens when the parathyroid glands in the neck produce too much parathyroid hormone. The only way to cure t...Understanding Parathyroidectomy: a Guide for Patients and Families
This research paper is essentially a guide for performing specific types of surgery on the parathyroid glands, which are tiny glands located in your neck, producing a hormone that regulates calcium le...Understanding Parathyroidectomy: Risks and Outcomes for Patients
This research paper examined the outcomes of two types of surgeries: parathyroidectomy (PTx), which is a surgery to remove the parathyroid glands, and concurrent parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy (P...Understanding Parathyroidectomy: Treatment for Primary
The research is about a medical condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), which can only be cured through surgery. The study aimed to create a set of guidelines to help doctors treat patien...Understanding Parathyroidectomy: When Surgery Is Needed for High
This research paper examined the relationship between calcium levels and the likelihood of symptoms and surgical treatment in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), a disease often not treat...Understanding Readmission Risks After Parathyroidectomy for Kidney
This study looked at the factors that make patients with a certain type of kidney disease more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after a specific type of surgery. Researchers examined the record...Understanding Recurrence Risk After Parathyroidectomy for Patients
This research paper is about predicting the risk of a disease called secondary hyperparathyroidism coming back after surgery to remove the parathyroid glands. The researchers collected data from 168...Understanding Risks of Accidental Parathyroid Removal in Thyroid Surgery
This research paper is about a study that looked at the risk of accidentally removing the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands are little glands near the thyroid that cont...Understanding Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism and Parathyroidectomy
This research paper discusses a condition called Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism (HPT III). This typically happens when the parathyroid glands in our body produce too much parathyroid hormone (PTH), ofte...Understanding the New Eanm Guidelines for Parathyroid Imaging in Phpt
This research paper discusses the importance of parathyroid imaging in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), a condition caused by an overactive parathyroid gland. The most common treat...Understanding the Safety of Parathyroidectomy in Elderly Patients
This study looks at the outcomes of a surgery called parathyroidectomy, which treats a condition called hyperparathyroidism that becomes more common as people age. The researchers divided patients who...Understanding Thyroiditis After Parathyroidectomy: What Patients Need
This research paper discusses a less common cause of thyrotoxicosis, a condition where there are excessive levels of thyroid hormones in the body. Usually, this condition is caused by infection or aut...Understanding Video-Assisted Surgery for Chest-Based Parathyroid Disorders
This research paper discusses a less common condition where parathyroid glands are misplaced in the chest area. Traditionally, a large, painful surgery was required to treat this, which also left pati...Understanding Video-Assisted Surgery for Misplaced Parathyroid Glands
This research paper discusses a less common condition where parathyroid glands are misplaced in the chest area. Traditionally, a large, painful surgery was required to treat this, which also left pati...Unintentional Parathyroid Gland Removal During Thyroid Surgery: Study
This research paper is about a study conducted on the unintentional removal of parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands help control the amount of calcium in our bodies. From ...Vitamin D's Role in Successful Parathyroidectomy Outcomes
This research paper is a review of specific aspects related to parathyroidectomy (surgery to remove the parathyroid glands) and vitamin D. The researchers found that a lack of vitamin D can result in ...