Parathyroidectomy - Parathyroid Surgery
When do you need Parathyroid Surgery?
Parathyroid glands are located in the neck, behind the thyroid gland, and are responsible for producing the parathyroid hormone (PTH), which supports healthy functioning levels of calcium in the blood and bones.Â
A Parathyroidectomy is an effective surgical treatment to treat hyperparathyroidism, a unique condition where one or several parathyroid glands are too overactive, resulting in higher levels of the PTH hormone. High PTH causes increased levels of calcium in the blood, known as hypercalcemia, can lead to various symptoms and complications. Depending on the unique presentation, a Parathyroidectomy may be required to treat either primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism.Â
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Parathyroid glands can become enlarged (primary hyperparathyroidism) due to a benign tumour, which increases blood calcium levels and can cause fatigue, kidney stones or bone pain. A Parathyroidectomy is a highly intricate surgery that involves removing one or more parathyroid glands. In some cases, all glands are affected, which can call for a full removal. Richard will discuss the appropriate procedure on a case-by-case basis.Â
Schedule a consultation with Associate Professor (Hon.) Richard Martin today for a thorough assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan.Â
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Mr Richard Martin
Associate Professor (Hon.) Richard Martin is a leading Melanoma Surgical Oncologist and Endocrine Surgeon in New Zealand, specialising in melanoma and thyroid surgery. He has spent two and a half years at the Sydney Cancer Center, the largest treatment and research facility for melanoma in the world. Mr Martin currently manages over 1000 skin cancer and melanoma cases annually plus over 100 endocrine surgeries per year.Â
You can book a consultation with Richard at his Takapuna rooms or several public and private locations in Auckland, including The Specialists Takapuna, Warkworth Medical Centre and Peninsula Medical Centre..Â
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THE SPECIALISTS TAKAPUNA
SKINSAFE SKIN CANCER CLINIC
WARKWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTRE
SOUTHERN CROSS NORTH HARBOUR HOSPITAL
RODNEY SURGICAL CENTRE
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL
WAITAKERE HOSPITAL
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