Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy

1.1 Current evidence on the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

1.2 Patient selection is very important and, along with treatment, should only be done in units specialising in parathyroid surgery.

1.3 Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy should only be done by clinicians with specific training and a regular practice in the procedure.