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1112 consecutive bilateral neck explorations for primary hyperparathyroidism.

John Allendorf1, Mary DiGorgi, Kathryn Spanknebel

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Bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism is safe and effective, achieving a 97.4% cure rate with low complications. This approach, even under local anesthesia, yields outcomes comparable to traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • General Surgery

Background:

  • Bilateral neck exploration is the standard for primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Advancements in localization and intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring question the necessity of four-gland exploration.
  • This study establishes benchmark outcomes for bilateral neck exploration by a single surgeon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • To establish benchmark data for assessing minimally invasive protocols.
  • To assess the impact of anesthetic choice on outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 1112 consecutive patient charts undergoing neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism by a single surgeon over 17 years.
  • All patients underwent bilateral neck exploration under general or local anesthesia.
  • Analysis of cure rates, complication rates, operating times, and anesthetic management.

Main Results:

  • Overall cure rate of 97.4% with a 3.4% complication rate (including 0.2% recurrent laryngeal nerve injury).
  • No mortality observed; mean operating time was 52.5 minutes.
  • Local anesthesia was increasingly utilized, with over 90% of patients undergoing exploration under local anesthesia in the last 5 years, without affecting cure or complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Bilateral neck exploration is a safe, feasible, and effective approach for primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Individual surgeons can achieve outcomes comparable to four-gland explorations.
  • The bilateral approach, particularly under local anesthesia, is a viable and effective treatment strategy.