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Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy
Published on: May 12, 2023
[Parathyroid surgery in Norway 1999-2005]
1Avdeling for urologi og endokrin kirurgi, Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge, Postboks 100, 9038 Tromsø.
Summary
Surgical treatment for hyperparathyroidism in Norway shows significant regional variations and a notable increase in procedures. Further research is needed to understand these trends in parathyroid surgery.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Previous studies indicated regional disparities in hyperparathyroidism surgical management in Norway.
- Lack of national guidelines for surgical intervention in hyperparathyroidism.
Purpose:
- To investigate and delineate regional variations in the frequency of hyperparathyroidism surgeries across Norway.
- To analyze trends in parathyroid operations from 1999 to 2005.
Summary:
- A total of 2,611 parathyroid operations were performed across 29 hospitals between 1999 and 2005.
- The number of surgical procedures increased by 58% (from 282 to 446 patients) during this period, with a concurrent reduction in operating hospitals to 19 by 2005.
- Significant regional variations in surgery frequency were observed, and a substantial portion of operated parathyroid adenomas were not consistently reported to the Norwegian Cancer Registry.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for further investigation into the drivers of increased parathyroid surgery rates and regional differences.
- Recommends excluding parathyroid adenomas from cancer registration due to their non-malignant nature and inconsistent reporting.
