Parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism in the elderly: experience of a single endocrine surgery center.

Parathyroidectomy is a safe and effective procedure to perform in elderly patients. Multiglandular disease was found to be more prevalent in older patients, but minimally invasive parathyroidectomy can be performed safely. Surgeons should consider parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism regardless of age.