Endocrine

Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)

What is a

Hypercalcaemia

Most often caused by overactivity in the four tiny parathyroid glands in the neck or occasionally from cancer. Extra calcium in the blood affects multiple bodily systems, leading to fatigue, kidney stones, or bone pain.

About this procedure

A minimally invasive parathyroidectomy involves identifying and removing only the overactive parathyroid gland(s) based on pre-operative imaging (Sestamibi scans/Ultrasound).

Recovery timeline

Often performed as a day-stay or overnight procedure. Most patients feel an immediate improvement in symptoms and return to desk work within 3–5 days.

Links to other procedures

Diagnostic Endocrine Procedures

Tests used to detect cancer before symptoms appear, significantly improving the likelihood of successful treatment. This is vital for those with a family history of endocrine disorders.

Endocrine Tumour Removal

Lumps or growths of abnormal cells. These can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). They require careful assessment to determine if they are hormone-secreting or purely structural.

Thyroidectomy for Hyperthyroidism

The production of too much thyroxine hormone, which increases metabolism. Symptoms include unexpected weight loss, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and irritability.

Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)

Most often caused by overactivity in the four tiny parathyroid glands in the neck or occasionally from cancer. Extra calcium in the blood affects multiple bodily systems, leading to fatigue, kidney stones, or bone pain.

Goitre Surgery (Thyroidectomy)

Goitre (enlargement of the thyroid gland without an increase in thyroid hormone levels) is treated with surgery when it causes obstructive symptoms (difficulty swallowing/breathing) and/or cosmetic concerns.