What is the expected success of surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism?
- Parathyroidectomy is highly successful for primary hyperparathyroidism, correcting hypercalcemia in > 95% of patients when performed by an experienced surgeon.
- Bone density stabilizes or increases in the vast majority of patients. Successful parathyroidectomy significantly decreases the risk of kidney stone recurrence.
- Following successful surgery, many patients experience improvement in the vague nonspecific symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.
