How To Treat And Manage Renal Osteodystrophy

Surgical Removal Of The Parathyroid Gland

Surgical removal of the parathyroid gland is a significant treatment for renal osteodystrophy. Various reasons may prompt the decision to remove it. It is especially mandatory when one or more parts of the parathyroid glands are overproducing the parathyroid hormone. Sometimes you may have tumors on the glands that are risk factors for more severe illnesses such as cancer. Some patients may show signs of an enlarged parathyroid gland. All the mentioned cases call for the surgical removal of the parathyroid gland.

There are various types of surgery conducted in the removal process. The operation will depend on the location of the diseased glands. The minimally incisive parathyroidectomy involves making small cuts on the neck of either one or two inches. The procedure only takes one hour to remove the gland. The video-assisted procedure uses a camera for the surgeon to see the parathyroid gland and remove it. The endoscopic parathyroidectomy entails making two to three small cuts on the neck front. The surgeon will cut the collarbone and remove the gland.