Parathyroidectomy – Minimally Invasive

A parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of an overactive parathyroid gland or a growth on the gland. The procedure has a 95% cure rate for primary hyperparathyroidism. It allows your body to produce normal levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium. Left untreated, hyperparathyroidism can result in kidney problems, changes to your nervous system, digestive system, joint paint and osteoporosis.

Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) with local analgesia is an outpatient procedure to treat hyperparathyroidism. This hormonal disorder occurs when one or more of the four parathyroid glands becomes enlarged and overactive, producing excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH), the hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood and bones.