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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

Robotic transthoracic approach to ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma: A case report.

Gavin P Dowling, Cian M Hehir, Gordon R Daly, Maher N Shuhaibar, Peter Walshe

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Gavin P DowlingDepartment of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Electronic address: gavindowling@rcsi.com.
Cian M HehirDepartment of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Gordon R DalyDepartment of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Maher N ShuhaibarDepartment of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Peter WalsheDepartment of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

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Abstract

introductionEctopic parathyroid adenomas represent an important cause of refractory hyperparathyroidism. While most ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenomas can be accessed through a transcervical approach, this is not always feasible, posing a significant challenge. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 60-year-old female patient who presented with symptomatic hyperparathyroidism. Sestamibi scan was performed and failed to identify a parathyroid adenoma. Bilateral neck exploration was performed on twice, with normal parathyroid glands excised on both occasions. At this stage, a repeat sestamibi and CT scan revealed a suspected parathyroid adenoma in the mediastinum. A transthoracic robotic parathyroidectomy was performed, and the adenoma successfully excised. A full serological and symptomatic recovery was achieved. DISCUSSION: Mediastinal parathyroid adenomas can pose significant diagnostic and treatment challenges.

conclusionA robotic transthoracic approach demonstrates a safe method for the removal of parathyroid adenomas which are inaccessible transcervically, with low morbidity to patients.

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Case reportMediastinumParathyroid adenomaParathyroidectomyRobotic surgery

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