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Parathyroid removal surgery, or a parathyroidectomy, is a minor surgery to remove the parathyroid glands. Doctors may recommend surgery when there is too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).

Summary When the parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone, it may lead to hyperparathyroidism. There are two main types of hyperparathyroidism: primary and secondary.