Advantages of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
- Multiple studies have shown the minimally invasive approaches to be as safe and effective as conventional parathyroidectomy.
- However, there are also multiple studies showing that a conventional parathyroidectomy (bilateral neck exploration) can similarly be performed through a small incision, on an outpatient basis, and with excellent results.
- Some studies have found the minimally invasive approaches to be more efficient in terms of time and cost because they limit the amount of dissection required.
- Because the minimally invasive approach is typically performed through a slightly smaller incision, cosmesis may be improved.
