ArticleProblemy endokrinologii2021
[Assessment of the quality of life of patients after parathyroidectomy from standard and small access].
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- [Quality of life in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism before and at different time-points after surgery and factors associated with its improvement].Problemy endokrinologii · 2023Observational
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary hyperparathyroidism (PGPT) is an increase in the secretory activity of the parathyroid glands (OSH), due to their tumor or hyperplastic changes. Due to the lack of an effective alternative to the treatment of PGPT, the surgical method is still the only correct tactical solution for the management of patients with an established diagnosis of PGPT. The paper presents the long-term results and assessment of the quality of life of patients who underwent surgical treatment from standard and small access. The results obtained showed the promise of a sparing approach to the treatment of PGPT caused by LV adenoma.
aimTo study the effectiveness of surgical treatment of patients with PGPT based on the assessment of the quality of life of patients who underwent parathyroidectomy from standard and small access. MATERIALS AND
methodsA retrospective study of the quality of life of patients with PGPT after surgical treatment was conducted using the SF-36 questionnaire and the linear analog scale (LAS). Statistical data processing is performed in the R programming language using the FMSB package. The quantitative parameters were presented as median (Median) and interquartile range (25th (1st Qu) - lower quartile and 75th (3rd Qu ) - upper quartile). As a nonparametric statistical criterion, the Mann-Whitney U-test was used, on the basis of which the p-value was calculated. The calculated data of the research results are presented in graphical form - in the form of bar charts, spider plot and barplot.
resultsThis study involved 264 patients. The patients were divided into 2 groups: GR1 - patients operated from the Kocher access with mandatory revision of all 4 OSH, GR2 - patients who received surgical treatment from the small access with the removal of the altered OSH, without revision of the remaining OSH. When analyzing the quality of life of patients before surgery, there were no statistically significant differences in the groups in terms of PF (Physical Functioning) and VT (Vitality). Small-access parathyroidectomy (patients with GR 2) significantly improved the quality of life in the GH (General Health) and VT (Vitality) domains. The analysis of LAS before surgery between the groups showed no statistically significant differences, while after surgical treatment, the indicators on the linear analog scale differ in the direction of improvement in GR2.
conclusionThe results obtained in the course of the study showed the promise of a gentle approach to the treatment of PGPT caused by LV adenoma, which is reflected in higher quality of life indicators.
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