Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: AAES Guidelines for the Definitive Surgical Management of Secondary and Tertiary Renal Hyperparathyroidism - Part 1 of 2

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Jul 24, 2023
Renowned endocrine surgeons Barb Miller, Sophie Dream, Jessica Liu McMullin, and Herb Chen discuss the guidelines for surgical management of secondary and tertiary renal hyperparathyroidism. They dive into the differences in evaluation and indications for surgery, preoperative planning, perioperative management, the importance of imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism, and distinctions between renal-mediated and primary hyperparathyroidism. A multidisciplinary approach and close monitoring of PTH levels in kidney transplant patients are emphasized.
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INSIGHT

Renal Hyperparathyroidism Is Distinct

  • Renal-mediated hyperparathyroidism (secondary/tertiary) differs fundamentally from primary hyperparathyroidism in pathophysiology and management.
  • The AAES guidelines specifically address these renal-based differences to guide surgeons and nephrologists.
INSIGHT

Biochemical Patterns Differ By Type

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism shows elevated calcium and PTH with normal vitamin D.
  • Secondary CKD-related hyperparathyroidism often has high PTH with normal/low calcium and low vitamin D, while tertiary becomes autonomous with hypercalcemia.
ADVICE

Check Meds And Ionized Calcium First

  • Review medications like calcimimetics that lower calcium and can mask hypercalcemia.
  • Check ionized calcium as serum calcium may be falsely low in CKD patients.
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