Video-Assisted Bilateral Neck Exploration in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Failed Localization Studies
Corresponding Author
Pier F. Alesina
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
[email protected]Search for more papers by this authorReyaz M. Singaporewalla
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorMartin K. Walz
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Pier F. Alesina
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
[email protected]Search for more papers by this authorReyaz M. Singaporewalla
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorMartin K. Walz
Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany
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Background
In primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) positive preoperative localization studies are accepted as a precondition for applying minimally invasive surgical techniques. Without localization, open bilateral neck exploration (BNE) is considered the standard option. Thepresent study analyzes the feasibility and effectiveness of minimally invasive video-assisted BNE in patients with pHPT and negative or discordant localization studies.
Methods
From a prospective series of 380 minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomies (MIVAP) performed in 367 patients for pHPT (1999–2009), 68 patients (10 male, 58 female; mean age: 58 years) were selected. These patients had failed localization studies and underwent BNE with the MIVAP technique. Operative time, complications, conversions to open technique, and cure rate were determined.
Results
Mean operative time was 52 ± 26 min (range: 20–180 min). MIVAP with BNE was successfully completed in 66 (97%) patients with two conversions to open technique. Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy occurred in one patient. Biochemical cure was achieved in 67 patients (98.5%), in 65 patients (95.5%) after the first operation and in two more patients by video-assisted re-exploration on the first postoperative day. One patient remained with persistent disease even after repeated open BNE.
Conclusions
In experienced hands, video-assisted BNE with the MIVAP technique, for pHPT and failed localization studies, is feasible, safe, and gives results equivalent to the conventional open technique.
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