Re-operative Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Persistent and recurrent disease, though not common, can be quite challenging in endocrine surgery. Proper workup and surgical planning in the pre-operative setting is crucial to ensure the best outcomes and decrease the risks of operating in a scarred field. In this chapter, we will discuss the strategies used when dealing with re-operative thyroid and parathyroid surgery, from pre-operative imaging to intraoperative localizing adjuncts.