Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery has become the standard surgical procedure in Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHP). Targeted parathyroidectomy is associated with a shorter operative duration, a lower risk of complications and a greater patient satisfaction. This approach is dependent on precise localization of the abnormal gland. 99mTc-sestamibi scintigraphy and ultrasonography are acceptable imaging modalities to detect parathyroid adenoma prior to operation but discrep...