Parathyroid Surgery Guide

Parathyroid Surgery Guide is a free app created by the Norman Parathyroid Center to support patients undergoing parathyroid surgery at NPC or other hospitals. It provides practical, step-by-step guidance for pre-operative preparation, day-of-surgery details, and post-operative recovery, covering topics from what to wear and bring to the hospital to calcium, vitamin D, and osteoporosis medications during recovery. The app distills the experience of expert parathyroid surgeons into an easy-to-use resource, with clear limits about medical advice and the importance of consulting your own physician.

Key features include a comprehensive FAQ drawn from thousands of surgeries per year, a fast search tool for hundreds of topics, a video testimonial creator, personalized arrival time and maps for NPC patients, guidance for family members, hotel reservations, and reminder notifications to stay organized. The content is designed to support patients and families, not replace professional medical care.