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Parathyroid Surgery

Precise treatment for hyperparathyroidism and abnormal calcium levels

Overview

About This Service

The parathyroid glands — four tiny glands behind the thyroid — regulate calcium balance in the body. When one or more becomes overactive (hyperparathyroidism), it can cause fatigue, bone loss, kidney stones, and other symptoms. Surgery is the only definitive cure.

Dr. Muffoletto performs focused parathyroidectomy guided by pre-operative imaging and intra operative parathyroid hormone monitoring. Parathyroid surgery requires an overnight stay for observation.

What’s Included

Procedures Included

A range of procedures performed personally by Dr. Muffoletto with consistent surgical philosophy and one-surgeon continuity throughout your care.

Parathyroidectomy

Subtotal Parathyroidectomy For Multi-Gland Disease

Re-operative Parathyroid Surgery

Evaluation of primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism

Why It Matters

Key Benefits

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Overnight Observation

Parathyroid surgery includes an overnight stay for safe monitoring
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Small Incision

Focused approach uses a small, well-hidden neck incision
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Definitive Cure

Surgery resolves hyperparathyroidism in the vast majority of cases
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Symptom Relief

Many patients notice improved energy, mood, and bone health after surgery

What’s Included

How It Works

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Step 01
Review of labs, calcium and PTH levels, and localization imaging
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Step 02
Treatment planning with Dr. Muffoletto and your endocrinologist
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Step 03
Focused parathyroidectomy with intraoperative monitoring when indicated
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Step 04
Overnight observation for monitoring
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Step 05
Follow-up labs to confirm normal calcium and PTH levels
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need parathyroid surgery?
Surgery is generally recommended for primary hyperparathyroidism with symptoms, bone loss, kidney stones, or significantly elevated calcium. Dr. Muffoletto will review your labs and imaging to advise.
When imaging localizes a single abnormal gland, Dr. Muffoletto can remove it through a small targeted incision rather than exploring all four glands.
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. The incision typically heals quickly with minimal discomfort.

Calcium and PTH levels usually normalize within hours to days after successful surgery, and short-term calcium supplementation is required during recovery. 

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