Improving Surgery for Patients with Kidney Disease

Written By Julie Canan

By: Dr. Nate Walsh, Caten AJ, White JJ, Terris DJ.

Patients with kidney failure often develop secondary hyperparathyroidism—a condition where the parathyroid glands become overactive, leading to bone pain, weakness, and dangerously high hormone levels. These patients are fragile and face higher risks during surgery.

Dr. Walsh and colleagues tested a structured, protocol-driven approach to treating these complex cases. By standardizing how patients were prepared, monitored, and treated, the team achieved consistently safe and effective outcomes.

The study shows that even in high-risk groups, parathyroid surgery can be performed successfully when guided by careful, evidence-based protocols. For patients with kidney disease, this means a better chance at relief from debilitating symptoms and protection against long-term complications.

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Julie Canan

Julie Canan is a marketing director with ten years of professional experience. She has worked across a variety of industries including real estate, travel, healthcare and finance. She specializes in content marketing, email marketing, branding, creative direction and design, website management, SEO, Google Ads, social media and copywriting.

Julie is married and has two dogs. She currently lives in southwest Florida, where she grew up.

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