PETE GARCIA M.D.

GENERAL VASCULAR
&
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

The parathyroid glands are four pea shaped glands located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. They secrete a hormone that helps control calcium and phosphorous levels in the body. When one of these glands becomes enlarged there may be an overproduction of calcium causing deleterious effects. Blood work, ultrasound and a sestamibi scan may confirm the diagnosis. Surgery is often performed using minimally invasive techniques.

STANDARD PARATHYROID SURGERY: The diseased parathyroid gland(s) is identified and removed through an incision in the lower part of the neck.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE PARATHYROID SURGERY (MIRP): uses a special probe to locate the diseased gland, which is then removed through a smaller incision.

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