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However, the optimal surgical strategy, particularly regarding the implantation site for autotransplantation, remains uncertain. Total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation (TPTX + AT) is widely performed, but it is unclear whether forearm autotransplantation (TPTX + ATF) offers advantages over autotransplantation into the sternocleidomastoid muscle (TPTX + ATSCM). Methods: Using the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), we performed a bibliometric analysis. We then systematically searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and major Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP) from inception to 1 November 2025. We included randomized controlled trials and cohort studies comparing subtotal PTX (SPTX), TPTX, TPTX + ATF, and TPTX + ATSCM. The primary outcomes were SHPT recurrence and postoperative hypocalcemia. Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted to rank the treatments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty-seven studies involving 6979 patients were included, comprising 2493 patients treated with SPTX, 964 with TPTX, 3359 with TPTX + ATF, and 163 with TPTX + ATSCM. Compared to TPTX, both SPTX and TPTX + ATF showed higher risks of recurrence (OR 3.80, 95% CrI 1.67\u201310.78; OR 2.66, 95% CrI 1.04\u20138.33). No significant differences were observed between TPTX + ATF and TPTX + ATSCM with respect to recurrence (OR 0.66, 95% CrI 0.13\u20133.05) or postoperative hypocalcemia (OR 1.18, 95% CrI 0.18\u20136.23). Bibliometric analysis revealed global research activity from the United States and China, with stable contributions over the past two decades.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forearm and sternocleidomastoid autotransplantation showed no statistically significant differences in recurrence or postoperative hypocalcemia based on the available evidence.Current evidence does not support a definitive preference for either implantation site, although forearm implantation may remain a reasonable option in settings where graft monitoring and potential reintervention are important considerations. High-quality randomized trials are still needed to confirm these findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic Review Registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>https:\/\/www.crd.york.ac.uk\/PROSPERO\/<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      , identifier CRD420251236587.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fendo.2026.1855948","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,22]],"date-time":"2026-07-22T04:38:04Z","timestamp":1784695084000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Forearm vs sternocleidomastoid autotransplantation after total parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism: a network meta-analysis and global bibliometric 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