Parathyroid resection surgery

The parathyroid glands are responsible for maintaining a healthy level of calcium in our body.

Parathyroid disorders

There are numerous conditions that cause the parathyroid gland to function improperly, such
as:

• Hyperparathyroidism (primary): Overproduction of parathyroid hormones
• Hyperparathyroidism (secondary): Excessive parathyroid hormone due to any cause
• Lack of response by the body to changes in calcium levels
• Tumors on the parathyroid or thyroid glands

These conditions, usually diagnosed when the patient has high parathyroid hormone levels,
may require parathyroid surgery.Resection of the parathyroid glands is intended for patients
who have increased blood calcium levels.

Parathyroid resection surgery How is parathyroid resection surgery performed?

Assuta surgeons usually perform the operation, which is highly accurate, through a tiny
incision in the neck.

The surgeon diagnoses the problem precisely by mapping the parathyroid and performing an
ultrasound of the neck.Typically, only the diseased gland is exposed and removed.
Immediately after the resection, before the surgery is complete, the medical team measures
the patient’s parathyroid hormone to confirm that the levels have normalized with the
diseased gland’s removal.

Patients are usually discharged from the hospital about 48 hours after surgery, sometimes
sooner.

Potential complications of parathyroid resection surgery

Complications of surgery are rare (less than 1%); they are mainly damage to vocal cord nerves and hoarseness. Other complications are even rarer.