We typically have four Parathyroid glands which are located low in the neck behind the Thyroid gland. They play an important role in regulating our bodies calcium levels.

The most common reason why you may require surgery for the Parathyroid glands is when they become overactive and enlarged. This condition is called hyperparathyroidism and is most frequently due to a single enlarged gland (Parathyroid Adenoma), but occasionally may be due to multiple glands.

Surgery to remove an enlarged, overactive gland requires a small incision low on the front of your neck in a crease. The enlarged/s Parathyroid gland/s are located at the back of the Thyroid and removed. Rarely part of the thyroid gland may need to be removed if the abnormal Parathyroid gland is located within the Thyroid gland itself.