Parathyroidectomy in Lleida

Before understanding the reasons for surgery, it is important to know the function of the parathyroid glands. They are responsible for controlling the amount of calcium in the blood, which is essential for communication within the nervous system.

Therefore, the main reason for performing parathyroid surgery is hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which the parathyroid glands enlarge and produce an excess of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia).

Hypercalcaemia, which is an excess of calcium in the blood, can cause problems such as:

• Osteoporosis
• Kidney stones
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Fatigue
• General tiredness

The parathyroid glands are prone to becoming diseased. In fact, 5% of the population over 50 years old have an overproduction of PTH (parathyroid hormone), which signals the body to absorb more or less calcium from food.

Although this condition can occur in anyone at any time, it is more common in women aged 45 to 65.

If you have a clear diagnosis of a parathyroid condition and wish to receive a surgical assessment from a specialist, you can request one through our website or by calling our Patient Service number: +34 91 141 33 56.

During the consultation, the specialist will review your case and determine if surgery is the best option. Therefore, you should bring all your test reports related to the parathyroid condition. This will allow for a much more detailed and accurate assessment.

Additionally, it will be the perfect time to resolve any questions you may have about the surgery, how long recovery will take, and to understand the percentage of possible complications, if any.

If you want to request a free surgical assessment consultation with the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro, you can do so by clicking on the image below:

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Once your consultation with the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro is complete and you decide to proceed with surgery (always under medical advice), you will be scheduled for a series of preoperative tests:

• Electrocardiogram: to assess the condition of your heart.
• Chest X-ray: this test allows the doctor to check for any lung conditions and to verify that the trachea is properly aligned.
• Blood test: including a full blood count, basic coagulation study, kidney function tests, and glucose levels.

After completing the preoperative tests, you will need to have a consultation with the anaesthetist. This appointment is to inform them of any allergies or other relevant information that will help determine the type of anaesthesia to be used during your parathyroid surgery.

Parathyroidectomy is the surgery to remove the affected parathyroid glands. In many cases, before the operation, a series of tests are carried out to not only assess the condition of the kidneys and bones but also to locate which gland or glands are affected.

This is directly related to the duration of the surgery, as the surgical procedure will be less invasive if the gland is located prior to the operation.

Parathyroidectomy is performed at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida by a General Surgery Specialist as follows:

1. First, the anaesthetist will administer the general anaesthetic.
2. Next, the specialist will make an incision in the centre of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. This incision is usually 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimetres) long.
3. Once inside, they will locate and remove the affected parathyroid glands.
4. It is likely that during the surgery a blood test will be carried out to ensure all affected glands have been removed.
5. Finally, the General Surgery team will close the incision and take you to the recovery room, where you will remain until the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.

The parathyroid surgery can last from 25 to 60 minutes, depending on the surgical procedure performed.

After the surgery is complete, you will be taken to one of the recovery rooms at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro, where you will stay until you have fully recovered from the anaesthetic and can speak and swallow without difficulty.

Although parathyroid surgery is often performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to leave the hospital the same day as the procedure, the specialist considers it necessary to remain under medical supervision and hospitalised for a couple of days.

For this reason, Operarme includes 2 days of hospital stay following the removal of the parathyroid gland. Therefore, after the surgery, the medical team will take you to your room where you will remain under medical supervision.

Although the scar will vary depending on the technique used, advances in imaging techniques and the availability of resources for radioguided surgery have made it possible to locate the gland prior to surgery, thereby minimising the surgical procedure.

Therefore, the post-operative period after parathyroidectomy is generally calm and has positive outcomes. However, as with any surgery, it is normal to experience some discomfort following the procedure. 

For this reason, it is important to follow special care instructions to reduce the likelihood of pain and post-operative complications.

Before discharge, the specialist will explain the warning signs and symptoms to watch for, as well as provide you with guidelines to support a speedy recovery.

The price of parathyroid surgery at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro in Lleida is 4.690 €. 

This is an all-inclusive, fixed price with no hidden fees. This price includes everything necessary to ensure the success of the procedure. 

The details are as follows:

• Reservation and use of the operating theatre.
• Stay in a private room with a companion bed, meals, and hospitality for up to 2 days.
• Complete preoperative assessment.
• Postoperative visits until medical discharge.
• Medical fees.
• Anaesthetist fees.
• Nursing team fees.
• Surgical materials required for the procedure.
• Anaesthesia and use of the recovery room.
• Medical complications insurance.

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