ELEPHANT-4

ELEPHANT-4

Titel: Short-term outcomes of (sub)total parathyroidectomy in ASA III end stage renal disease related hyperparathyroidism patients.

Leading center: UMCG, S. Kruijff

Doel: The aim of this multicenter study was to evaluate 30-day outcomes and effectiveness of PTx in ERSD patients.

Primary outcomes: The primary outcome measures are 30-day mortality and complications, including recurrent laryngeal nerve damage, surgical site problems (SSP), pneumonia and intensive care unit (ICU) admission.

Secondary outcomes: Secondary endpoints will be baseline characteristics, laboratory values, including serum calcium, phosphate and PTH levels up to 1-year post PTx.

Design: Multicenter retrospective case-control study