Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Octogenarians and Nonagenarians: A Risk–Benefit Analysis

The only cure for primary hyperparathyroidism (1 degrees HPT) is parathyroidectomy. However, many elderly patients are not referred for surgery due to medical comorbidities and/or advanced age. The purpose of this study was to evaluate benefits against risks of parathyroidectomy in this patient population.From March 2001 to June 2006, 50 patients aged 80 years or older with 1 degrees HPT underwent parathyroidectomy by a single surgeon. Clinical...