KNOW ABOUT PARATHYROID GLAND REMOVALBy Dr. Valeria Simone MD

Southlake General Surgery, Texas

OVERVIEW

Parathyroid glands are part of the endocrine system,

basically they are the four glands functioning is to

produce hormones that maintain the calcium level in

the body. These glands may become cancerous in

that case the patient needs to go for parathyroid

gland removal.

The point is the parathyroid glands are present in the

neck region and are surrounded by the nerves. But

the best surgeons for parathyroid surgery have that

precision to work around all complexity while

removing the parathyroid gland. Here is information

that can help you while undergoing surgery.

USES OF SURGERY

Surgeries are the best for Parathyroid disease treatment, there arecases that require the patient to undergo parathyroid surgery:

• Parathyroid gland tissues become cancerous or there is a chance of becoming cancerous.

• The structural problem may arise in which the parathyroid gland enlarges causing trouble in the activities like swallowing and breathing. Also, the voice of a person becomes hoarse.

• Functionality problems can also arise in the parathyroid gland, most common is the over-active parathyroid where the gland starts to produce more hormones than required by the body.

TYPES OF SURGERY

In the case of tumor following are the parathyroid tumor surgery procedures that are used; these procedures can also be used to treat other Parathyroid diseases:

Hemithyroidectomy, or lobectomy: In case the problem lies only in one part of the gland and can be treated by just removing that part. The other part is enough to keep the bodily function going. Most commonly it is done when the cancer is limited to one part or there is a low chance of cancer.

Isthmusectomy: In case the isthmus becomes malignant there is a need to remove it. It is the group of tissues that connect the two lobes.

Total Thyroidectomy: In some cases, the entire gland is removed from the person’s body

PROCEDURE

The surgeon and the medical staff will tell you all the necessary detail andinstruction that you require before your parathyroid removal surgery. Beforeyour surgery, you need to avoid eating and drinking. On the day of the surgery,as soon as you arrive at the hospital for surgery, medical staff will take you tothe room where you need to put on a gown.

Then you will be taken to the surgical room for your surgical procedure. Theanesthetic will provide you anesthesia after you been asleep with anestheticyour surgery will be performed. The surgeon will begin by making a smallincision on your neck region for carefully removing your parathyroid glandseither entirely or parts of it. Generally, the surgery takes about 2 hours or more.

After the completion of the surgery, you will be taken to a different room whereyou will be monitored and wake up from the anesthesia. You will be kept underthe supervision of the medical staff for some time where they will monitor yourbreathing and bleeding. Generally, you can leave the same day afteryour Parathyroid removal surgery, depending on your health condition.

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Risk is associated with all the surgical procedures by choosing the

best surgeons for parathyroid surgery they can be minimized.

infection

bleeding

injury to the nerves that control the voice box

injury to a parathyroid gland

SIDE EFFECTS

In the case of the thyroidectomy, the complete removal of the glandyour doctor will monitor your calcium level and another vitamin level.If require the patient may need to undergo hormone replacementtherapy along with Vitamin D supplement.

The patient may experience the following that is a sign of low calciumlevel:

• numbness tingling sensations

• Muscle cramps.

On finding these symptoms doctor will prescribe you hormonereplacement, in case of thyroidectomy you may be provided vitamin Dsupplement along with hormone replacement therapy.

RECOVERY

The recovery after your parathyroid cancer treatment will take

time, the patient can return to normal work on the next day of

surgery. But still, they need to avoid doing heavy lifting or

strenuous activities like sports. Ask your doctor when you can go for such a task, in case you feel pain doctor will prescribe a pain

reliever tablet for you.

APPOINTMENT

For more information on Parathyroid – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and consultation. Please contact our healthcare expert today at +1(817) 748-0200. You can also make an online appointment with us.

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