July 2, 2013

Selective parathyroidectomy: a conservative surgical option for MEN1–primary hyperparathyroidism

Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy provides a conservative surgical option for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1–primary hyperparathyroidism -Mark Versnick, et al.
Surgery, Volume 154, Issue 1 , Pages 101-105, July 2013
  • MIP (minimally invasive hyperparathyroidectomy) "provides an acceptable outcome for patients with MEN1."
  • "It is accepted that recurrent disease is inevitable in these patients; however, such recurrence may take decades to occur and may be able to be dealt with by a further focused procedure."