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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Open cervical parathyroidectomy is standard for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP).
  • Cosmetic concerns and increased morbidity (sternal split/thoracotomy) arise with mediastinal glands or keloid history.
  • Robotic parathyroidectomy presents a potential alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of robotic transaxillary cervical (TAC) and transthoracic mediastinal (TTM) parathyroidectomy.
  • To assess robotic surgery as an alternative for PHP patients with specific challenges.

Main Methods:

  • 14 patients with PHP and single adenomas underwent robotic TAC (n=8) or TTM (n=6) parathyroidectomy.
  • Outcomes including operative time, PTH levels, hospital stay, pain, and complications were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • All 14 operations were successful.
  • Mean operative times: TAC 184 min, TTM 168 min.
  • Successful parathyroid hormone (PTH) drop in most patients; no recurrence.
  • Shorter hospital stay and lower pain scores for TAC vs. TTM.
  • Complications: seroma (TAC), effusion (TTM).

Conclusions:

  • Robotic TAC and TTM parathyroidectomy are feasible for selected PHP patients with localized disease.
  • TAC offers cosmetic benefits for keloid-prone patients.
  • Robotic TTM is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional thoracotomy/sternotomy.