Patients with hyperparathyroidism often require surgical exploration to remove abnormal glands. Patients with hyperparathyroidism can be candidates for minimally invasive surgery. Before surgery, special x-ray tests are performed to locate the abnormal parathyroid tissue. Minimally invasive parathyroid surgery can be performed using local numbing medicine and sedation or general anesthesia. In order to be sure of a cure, we use intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring during the procedure. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is usually performed as an outpatient procedure.

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