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. 2002 Feb;16(2):320-2.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-001-8131-9. Epub 2001 Nov 12.

Endoscopic total parathyroidectomy by the anterior chest approach for renal hyperparathyroidism

Y Ikeda  1 , H Takami, M Niimi, S Kan, Y Sasaki, J Takayama
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Endoscopic total parathyroidectomy by the anterior chest approach for renal hyperparathyroidism

Y Ikeda et al. Surg Endosc. 2002 Feb.

Abstract

Background: During the past 3 years, minimally invasive procedures have been adopted for the surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism, and we have tried to perform endoscopic total parathyroidectomy for renal hyperparathyroidism.

Methods: Five 5-mm trocars were inserted through the skin of the anterior chest under a general anesthesia. Carbon dioxide was then insufflated up to 4 mmHg, and the endoscopic surgery was performed.

Results: Endoscopic procedure was successfully performed in five patients. The mean duration of total parathyroidectomies was 236 min. No evidence of injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve was observed in any cases. At follow-up, the serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels had returned to within the normal range in all patients. Postoperative cosmetic status was excellent.

Conclusion: We believe that endoscopic total parathyroidectomy by the anterior chest approach will find a role in the treatment of renal hyperparathyroidism.

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