Long-term Recurrence Rates After Surgery in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Context Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia, yet long-term (5- and 10-year) recurrence rates after curative surgery have been unclear. Objective To perform the first systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the long-term recurrence rates of sporadic PHPT after successful parathyroidectomy. Methods A comprehensive search of multiple databases (including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, EBSCO-CINHAL, EMBASE, Ovid, Scopus, and Google Scholar) was performed from each database's inception to January 18, 2023. Observational studies reporting at least 5 years of follow-up data after surgical resection were included. Two reviewers independently screened articles for relevance. Of 5769 articles initially identified, 242 were examined in full-text review and 34 were deemed eligible for inclusion. Two authors independently performed data extraction and study appraisal, using the National Institutes of Health study quality assessment tools. Results Of 30 658 participants, 350 patients (1.1%) experienced recurrence after resection. A meta-analysis of proportions was performed to obtain the pooled recurrence rates. The pooled estimate for overall recurrence rate was 1.56% (95% CI 0.96-2.28%; I-2 = 91%). The pooled estimates for 5- and 10-year recurrence rate after resection were 0.23% (0.04-0.53%, 19 studies; I-2 = 66%) and 1.03% (0.45-1.80%, 14 studies; I-2 = 89%), respectively. Sensitivity analyses did not find a statistically significant difference when adjusting for study size, diagnosis, or surgical approach. Conclusion Approximately 1.56% of sporadic PHPT patients eventually develop recurrence following parathyroidectomy. The initial diagnosis and procedure type does not influence recurrence rates. Consistent long-term follow-up is warranted to help identify recurrent disease.

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This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the long-term recurrence rates of sporadic PHPT after successful parathyroidectomy. The results showed that approximately 1.56% of patients with sporadic PHPT developed recurrence following surgery. The initial diagnosis and procedure type did not have a significant impact on recurrence rates, emphasizing the importance of consistent long-term follow-up.