Intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay during focused parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism: is it really mandatory?

Abstract

The measurement of intraoperative PTH represents a useful tool to assist the surgeon during parathyroid surgery and its routine use significantly improves cure rates of focused parathyroidectomy. We believe that the use intraoperative PTH is still mandatory in focused parathyroidectomy avoiding relapses and consequent reintervention.