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Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
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Objective: Radioguided parathyroidectomy using a handheld gamma probe is widely used to facilitate gland localization, yet its incremental value in routine primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) surgery especially in resource-limited settings—remains debated. We evaluated outcomes of parathyroidectomy performed with selective gamma probe use in a single center.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 50 consecutive patients undergoing parathyroid surgery in 2025. Preoperative localization relied on cervical ultrasound with or without sestamibi scintigraphy. Gamma probe guidance was used selectively at surgeon discretion. We compared operative and early biochemical outcomes between patients with and without gamma probe use. Continuous variables were compared with Welch’s t-test and categorical outcomes with Fisher’s exact test.
Results: Gamma probe guidance was used in 14/50 patients (28%). Mean age was 54.6±6.9 years and 82% were female. Mean operative time was similar between groups (46.1±2.9 vs 44.4±6.7 min; p=0.239). Transient hypocalcemia occurred in 8 patients (16%), all in the non–gamma probe group (0% vs 22.2%; p=0.087), and no permanent hypocalcemia occurred. Early biochemical response, assessed by percent PTH reduction from baseline to postoperative measurement, was lower in the gamma probe group (mean 85.2% vs 90.5%; p=0.006).
Conclusion: In this real-world single-center cohort, selective gamma probe use was not associated with shorter operative time and was likely used in more complex cases, possibly reflecting case complexity rather than an effect of radioguidance itself. Prospective studies are warranted to clarify which patient subgroups derive measurable benefit from radioguidance.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Genel Cerrahi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Ocak 2026
Kabul Tarihi
9 Haziran 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2
APA
Yerlikaya, M. B., Aslan, A., & Bayram, H. (2026). Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, 9(2), 296-302. https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT
AMA
1.Yerlikaya MB, Aslan A, Bayram H. Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9(2):296-302. https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT
Chicago
Yerlikaya, Mahmut Baran, Adem Aslan, ve Harun Bayram. 2026. “Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 (2): 296-302. https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT.
EndNote
Yerlikaya MB, Aslan A, Bayram H (01 Haziran 2026) Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 2 296–302.
IEEE
[1]M. B. Yerlikaya, A. Aslan, ve H. Bayram, “Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”, J Cukurova Anesth Surg, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 296–302, Haz. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT
ISNAD
Yerlikaya, Mahmut Baran - Aslan, Adem - Bayram, Harun. “Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 296-302. https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT.
JAMA
1.Yerlikaya MB, Aslan A, Bayram H. Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9:296–302.
MLA
Yerlikaya, Mahmut Baran, vd. “Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, c. 9, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 296-02, https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT.
Vancouver
1.Mahmut Baran Yerlikaya, Adem Aslan, Harun Bayram. Selective Use of Intraoperative Gamma Probe in Parathyroidectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. J Cukurova Anesth Surg [Internet]. 01 Haziran 2026;9(2):296-302. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA33YX38TT