Randomized clinical trial comparing open with video-assisted minimally invasive parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism

O. Hessman, Johan Westerdahl, N. Al-Suliman, P. Christiansen, P. Hellman, Anders Bergenfelz

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Abstract

Background: Previous studies of video-assisted techniques for parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism have found similar or better results compared with bilateral neck exploration. The aim of the present study was to compare open minimally invasive parathyroidectomy with the video-assisted technique for primary hyperparathyroidism in a multicentre randomized trial. Methods: Some 143 patients were randomized to open (n = 75) or video-assisted (11 = 68) parathyroidectomy after positive sestamibi scintigraphy. There were no differences in preoperative data. The open operation was performed through a 15-mm incision. The video-assisted techniques used were minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy (MIVAP) or video-assisted parathyroidectomy using the lateral approach (VAPLA). Data were collected prospectively including postoperative pain scoring. Results: The procedure was significantly quicker for the open compared to the video assisted operations: mean(s.d.) 60(35) versus 84(47) min (P = 0.001). Both groups of patients had similar conversion rates and the same outcome, with comparable incision lengths, low scores for postoperative neck discomfort, high cosmetic satisfaction and low complication rates. Conclusion: Open minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism was quicker than either video-assisted technique. Registration number: NCT00877981 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-184
JournalBritish Journal of Surgery
Volume97
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Surgery

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