Surgery or Surveillance for Mild Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial

Context: It is unclear whether patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) do better with parathyroidectomy (PTx) as compared with conservative medical management. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the beneficial effect of PTx vs. conservative management in patients with mild asymptomatic PHPT. Design: We conducted a prospective, randomized study. Setting: The study took place at a referral center. Patients: We...