The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Definitive Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is a common clinical problem for which the only definitive management is surgery. Surgical management has evolved considerably during the last several decades.

To develop evidence-based guidelines to enhance the appropriate, safe, and effective practice of parathyroidectomy. Evidence Review: A multidisciplinary panel used PubMed to review the medical literature from January 1, 1985, to July 1, 2015. Levels of evidence were determined using the American College of Physicians grading system, and recommendations were discussed until consensus.