25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for symptoms of postoperative hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism after minimally invasive parathyroidectomy

A low preoperative 25[OH]D level is associated with postoperative symptoms of hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing MIP. One might consider instituting empiric calcium supplementation postoperatively in patients with low 25[OH]D levels.