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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Traditional thyroidectomy emphasizes in situ parathyroid preservation.
  • Parathyroid autotransplantation gained traction for preventing hypoparathyroidism, particularly after its success in hyperparathyroidism cases.
  • The functional efficacy of normal parathyroid autografts during thyroidectomy remains debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the current role of parathyroid autotransplantation in total thyroidectomy.
  • To analyze the historical, methodological, and clinical evidence supporting normal parathyroid gland autotransplantation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of parathyroid autotransplantation in preventing permanent hypoparathyroidism.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature.
  • Critical analysis of historical data, methodologies, and clinical outcomes.
  • Focus on studies investigating parathyroid autograft function and its impact on hypoparathyroidism.

Main Results:

  • The concept of liberal parathyroid autotransplantation emerged in the mid-1970s, yet robust evidence of its function is limited.
  • Accumulating data indicates that parathyroid autografts may elevate the incidence of postoperative hypocalcemia.
  • There is growing concern that parathyroid autografts could contribute to the development of permanent hypoparathyroidism.

Conclusions:

  • The purported benefits of parathyroid autotransplantation during total thyroidectomy are not well-supported by current evidence.
  • Parathyroid autografts may paradoxically increase the risk of both transient and permanent hypoparathyroidism.
  • Alternative strategies for parathyroid preservation should be prioritized in total thyroidectomy.