Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of parathyroidectomy (PTX) for secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in hemodialysis patients, comparing the use of three operative techniques: high-frequency electrosurgery (HFE), ultrasonic scalpel (US), and bipolar electrocoagulation (BPE).

Methods: The patients were divided into three groups based on the type of surgical instruments used. Outcomes assessed included surgical efficiency,...