Parathyroid Surgery in Dubai

Why would you need Parathyroid Surgery

The parathyroid glands may at times develop benign growths that can lead to over or under-production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Among other factors that damage the parathyroid glands and affect their production of PTH include nutritional deficiencies and the use of some medications such as lithium.

An imbalance of PTH affects blood levels of calcium. While having too much calcium can lead to issues like kidney stones, muscular spasms, and nerve pain, having too little can lead to symptoms like depression, exhaustion, and bone difficulties.

The doctor can decide if you need to have your parathyroid glands removed (parathyroidectomy) based on the results of blood tests, urinalyses, bone density exams, and imaging examinations.

The Parathyroidectomy Procedure

Before the procedure

Prior to the procedure, the doctor may order imaging and laboratory tests such as:

• Blood test(s), urinalysis, and bone density screening
• Examination of the vocal cords and their functions. This is often done using a laryngoscope
• Ultrasound, sestamibi nuclear medicine scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) to visualize the parathyroid glands and surrounding tissues.

If you are susceptible to infections as a result of an underlying condition affecting your immune system or another illness, the surgical team may administer an antibiotic just before your treatment. Medicine to reduce nausea and vomiting may also be given.

During the procedure

The doctor will first administer general anesthesia so that the patient is asleep during the entire procedure.

To access the thyroid gland and the parathyroid gland behind it, the surgeon makes a tiny incision in the skin of the neck and separates a thin layer of muscle. He/she can examine the parathyroid glands and remove those that are damaged or affected by the disease.

The surgeon will then return the muscles of the front of the neck to their proper position and secures them in place. He/she finally closes the skin using sutures or glue.

Parathyroid Surgery Recovery / Parathyroidectomy Recovery

• You are likely to stay in the hospital overnight and then be discharged the following day
• You might experience some swelling in your neck with some degree of discomfort in that area
• The doctor might recommend that you take additional calcium to avoid symptoms associated with low calcium