A parathyroidectomy is an operation to remove the parathyroid gland. Learn when it's called for, what the risks are, and more. ... This modern technique does not require any incision at all.

Methods: Between 2003 and 2012, 188 patients underwent a focused parathyroidectomy associated to rapid intraoperative PTH assay monitoring. Blood samples were collected: 1) at pre-incision time, 2 ...

3.1 Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy is usually done with the patient under general anaesthesia. A small incision is made above the sternal notch. This allows for bilateral neck ...

Although other types of thyroid and parathyroid techniques may not leave a scar on the neck, they do leave a scar at the alternative incision point, the armpit, hairline or nipple. Benefits of the ...

188 patients underwent a focused parathyroidectomy associated to a rapid intraoperative PTH assay ... at pre-incision time, 2) at 10 min after gland excision and 3) at 20 min after ...