What to expect from minimally invasive parathyroid surgery, when it’s recommended, and how recovery works, from Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Babak Larian.
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid You haven’t felt like yourself for ages. You feel so drained, and the brain fog just won’t clear. Your lab work seems fine; you may have been told it was fine. Perhaps slightly elevated calcium levels, but how bad could that be, right? It’s been a long and frustrating road to a hyperparathyroidism… Continue reading What Are the Signs That Parathyroid Surgery Is Needed?
Parathyroid gland surgery can seem scary and feel intimidating, but help is available. At the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, Babak Larian, MD, FACS, provides patients with the best parathyroid treatments. To determine which treatment is appropriate for a patient, Dr. Larian evaluates his patient and their symptoms. If Dr. Larian views… Continue reading I Need Parathyroid Surgery—What’s Next?
Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) cannot be cured naturally. This is because HPT can be attributed to a set of genetic mutations that results in the abnormal parathyroid gland thinking that a higher calcium level is appropriate for the body (almost like changing the thermostat on your air conditioning). There are multiple genetic changes that have to happen… Continue reading Can Hyperparathyroidism Be Cured Naturally?
You haven’t felt like yourself for ages. You feel so drained, and the brain fog just won’t clear. Your lab work seems fine; you may have been told it was fine. Perhaps slightly elevated calcium levels, but how bad could that be, right? It’s been a long and frustrating road to a hyperparathyroidism diagnosis, and now,… Continue reading Do I Really Need Parathyroid Surgery?
Parathyroid surgery can be stressful, particularly for patients who are unsure about what happens after treatment. Fortunately, experienced board-certified head and neck surgeon Dr. Babak Larian of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles is available to perform parathyroid surgery — and take the guesswork out of parathyroid surgery recovery. By working with… Continue reading What To Expect: Parathyroid Surgery Recovery
Parathyroid surgery is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (HPT). While there are many important factors to consider before deciding to have a surgical treatment, a potential scar shouldn’t be the main decider. While parathyroid surgery can leave a scar, a smooth recovery is possible and can limit the impact of parathyroid surgery scarring. This article will… Continue reading How to Recover and Treat Your Scar from Parathyroid Surgery
At the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, expert head and neck surgeon Babak Larian, MD, FACS, performs parathyroid surgery for individuals suffering from parathyroid tumors and parathyroid cancer. To better help his patients prepare for their pending surgery, Dr. Larian has put together helpful information surrounding some of the most frequently asked… Continue reading What Is Parathyroid Surgery?
Often times when individuals come to Dr. Larian for issues relating to their parathyroid, they wonder if surgery is the best option for them. Though parathyroid cancer and tumors can affect an individual at any time in their lives, one of the most common questions asked is “am I too old for parathyroid surgery and… Continue reading Am I Too Old For Parathyroid Surgery?
Undergoing parathyroid surgery or minimally invasive parathyroid surgery comes with many questions. Who will perform my surgery? What are the risks? When will I be able to continue with my daily routines? While these are some of the more common questions relating to surgery, another important selection that must be made, with the help of… Continue reading Should I Choose Twilight Anesthesia For My Parathyroid Surgery?
Thanks to recent advancements in technology and science, the minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has the highest cure rate of all parathyroid operations. However, keep in mind that the exact numbers depend on your surgeon and his/her experience. In fact, there is no other type of surgery that is affected as much by surgeon experience as… Continue reading MIP Cure Rates
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