Adrenalectomy is an operation in which one or both adrenal glands are removed. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys.
Alternative NamesAdrenal gland removal; Removal of adrenal glands
DescriptionAdrenalectomy can be performed in two ways. In the "open" surgery, the surgeon makes one large surgical cut to remove the gland. With the "laparoscopic" technique, several small incisions are made. The surgeon will discuss which approach is better for you.
For the surgery, you will be placed under general anesthesia(unconscious and pain-free).
The adrenal gland is sent to a pathologist for examination under a microscope.
IndicationsThe adrenal gland is removed when there is known cancer or a growth (mass) that might be cancer.
Sometimes a mass in the adrenal gland is removed because it releases a hormone that can cause harmful side effects. One of the most common tumors is a pheochromocytoma. This tumor can cause very high blood pressure.
RisksWith any operation or anesthesia, there is a slight risk of:
It is important to have the procedure done at a center that is experienced in adrenal gland removal.
Before You Have the ProcedureYour surgeon will give you instructions about your diet, including when you should stop eating and drinking. Be sure to have a complete list of your medications so that your surgeon and anesthesiologist can give you instructions about them.
ConvalescenceAs with any operation, there will be discomfort after surgery.
Complete recovery from the procedure may take several weeks or longer, depending on the type of surgical cuts you have.
ReferencesYoung WF Jr. Adrenal medulla, catecholamines, and pheochromocytoma. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 246.
Adrenalectomy is an operation in which one or both adrenal glands are removed. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys.
Alternative NamesAdrenal gland removal; Removal of adrenal glands
DescriptionAdrenalectomy can be performed in two ways. The type of surgery you will undergo depends on the problem being treated.
The surgeon will discuss which approach is better for you.
For the surgery, you will be placed under general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free).
After the adrenal gland is removed, it is always sent to a pathologist for examination under a microscope.
IndicationsThe adrenal gland is removed when there is known cancer or a growth (mass) that might be cancer.
Sometimes a mass in the adrenal gland is removed because it releases a hormone that can cause harmful side effects.
With any operation or anesthesia, there is a slight risk of:
It is important to have the procedure done at a center that is experienced in adrenal gland removal.
Before You Have the ProcedureAlways tell your doctor or nurse:
During the days before the surgery:
On the day of the surgery:
As with any operation, there will be discomfort after surgery.
Most patients who undergo laparoscopic adrenalectomy have a shorter hospital stay, less pain, and faster recovery compared to the open procedure.
Complete recovery from the procedure may take several weeks or longer, depending on the type of surgical cuts you have.
ReferencesDuh QY, Yeh MW. The adrenal glands. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 39.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/26/2011
Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Adrenalectomy laparoscopic adrenalectomy
An adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands.
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usually performed by conventional (open) surgery; however, in selected patients, surgeons may use laparoscopy . With laparoscopy, adrenalectomy can be accomplished through four very small incisions
The risks of having an adrenalectomy includes major hormone imbalances. This can be caused by the underlying disease, the surgery, or both. It also can include problems with healing, blood pressure fluctuations or other metabolic problems.
The special risks of adrenalectomy involve major hormone imbalances, caused by the underlying disease, the surgery, or both. These can include problems with wound healing itself, blood pressure fluctuations, and other metabolic.
Patients stay in the hospital for various lengths of time after adrenalectomy. The longest hospital stays are required for open surgery using an anterior approach; hospital stays of about three days are indicated for open surgery.
stay in the hospital for various lengths of time after adrenalectomy. The longest hospital stays are required for open surgery using an anterior approach; hospital stays of about three days are indicated for open surgery using the posterior approach
The purpose of an adrenalectomy is to remove one or both of the adrenal glands. This surgical procedure is often performed to treat adrenal tumors, such as adrenal adenomas or adrenal carcinomas. It may also be recommended to manage conditions like Cushing's syndrome or pheochromocytomas.
Dr. John Tuliotos at Trinity is well trained in this field. He performed my surgery and is a great dr. Yes there are many surgeons who handle Complications of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in 75 Patients Treated by the Same Surgeon Kazuo Suzuki, Tomomi Ushiyama, Hiroyuki Ihara, Shinji Kageyama.
depends on the condition for which it was performed. For example, in the case of hyperaldosteronism, the surgical removal of the adrenal glands provides excellent results, with the majority of patients being cured