Table 1.
Results of similar studies of parathyroidectomies via the focused lateral approach
| Author | Sample size (n) | Number of patients undergoing MIP | Conversion rate | Complication rate | Success rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udelsman et al, 200027 | 138 | 100 | 2% | 100% | |
| Sprouse et al, 200131 | 50 | 47 | 4% | 0% | 94% |
| Bergenfelz et al, 200216 | 91 | 47 | 38% | 4% | 96% |
| Udelsman et al, 20022 | 656 | 255 | 11% | 1% | 98% |
| Fuchs et al, 200532 | 49 | 49 | 10% | 5% | 90% |
| Cohen et al, 200533 | 139 | 139 | 1% | 99% | |
| Cardenas et al, 200734 | 50 | 50 | 4% | 2% | 98% |
| Mihai et al, 200735 | 298 | 150 | 3% | 3% | 97% |
| Pang et al, 200726 | 1101 | 500 | 1% | 97% | |
| Haciyanli et al, 200936 | 47 | 30 | 0% | 97% | |
| Present study | 100 | 100 | 7% | 0% | 96% |