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Jean-François Henry1, Frédéric Sebag, Mariya Cherenko

  • 1Department of Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital La Timone, 264 Rue Saint-Pierre, Cedex 05, 13385, Marseilles, France. jfhenry@ap-hm.fr

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Preoperative imaging guides the use of endoscopy in minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP). Deeply located parathyroid adenomas benefit from an endoscopic approach, ensuring successful resection without nerve injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) is increasingly adopted worldwide.
  • The role of endoscopy in MIP remains a subject of debate.
  • This study investigates the utility of preoperative imaging in guiding endoscopic use during MIP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the role of preoperative imaging in selecting patients for endoscopic versus mini-open approaches in MIP.
  • To establish decision-making criteria for endoscopic use based on parathyroid adenoma location.

Main Methods:

  • Patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) underwent ultrasonography and sestamibi scanning for adenoma localization.
  • MIP was performed for single, localized adenomas.
  • Adenoma locations were categorized: (1) posterior superior/middle thirds of thyroid, (2) posterior inferior pole, (3) superficial inferior pole.
  • Endoscopic lateral approach indicated for locations 1 & 2 (nerve at risk); mini-open for location 3.

Main Results:

  • Of 86 MIPs, 39 were in location 1, 21 in location 2, and 26 in location 3.
  • 59 patients with posterior adenomas (locations 1 & 2) were successfully treated with endoscopic approach, with one false-positive.
  • 25 patients with superficial inferior adenomas (location 3) were successfully treated with mini-open approach, with one false-positive.
  • No transient or permanent laryngeal nerve palsy occurred in any patient.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative imaging is crucial for guiding surgical approach in MIP.
  • Endoscopic resection is recommended for deeply located parathyroid adenomas (locations 1 & 2).
  • Mini-open approach is suitable for superficially located inferior parathyroid adenomas (location 3).