Comparison of postoperative complications among study participants
| Complication | Group 1 (n = 101) | Group 2 (n = 53) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematoma | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Wound infection | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| RLN palsy | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Hypoparathyroidism | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Persistent/recurrent PHPT | 2 | 0 | 0.55 |
| ED visit within 30 d | 7 | 1 | 0.72 |
| Readmission within 30 d | 0 | 3 | 0.039 |
| Death | 0 | 1 | 0.34 |
| All-cause complication | 9 | 5 | > 0.99 |
ED = emergency department; N/A = not applicable; PHPT = primary hyperparathyroidism; RLN = recurrent laryngeal nerve.