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Parathyroidectomy - Recovery

Alternative Names

Removal of parathyroid gland; Parathyroid gland removal

Expectations after surgery:

Patients usually recovery very quickly after surgery, especially when minimally invasive techniques are used.

Following this procedure, you should have routine blood tests to check your calcium level.

Convalescence:

Normal activity usually can be resumed within a few days.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/16/2006
  • J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.