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Adrenalectomy or adrenal gland removal is a surgical procedure that involves removing one or both adrenal glands if it has turned cancerous or if a tumor produces excess hormones. Adrenal glands produce hormones like aldosterone, adrenaline, sex hormones (androgens), and cortisol, which control and regulate various functions such as growth, development, sexual function, and metabolism.
Tunours of adrenal glands normally do not affect any hormones and are symptomless, but at times may cause an increase in the production of these hormones, resulting in dysregulation of the various functions of the body.
Symptoms of increased hormone production due to adrenal tumors include:
Adrenal surgery can be performed through different techniques requiring an experienced adrenal surgeon.
Adrenalectomy is a radical (complete/total) surgery recommended to remove the tumor cells along with the adrenal glands to stabilize hormone production and prevent further recurrence. It helps to alleviate symptoms caused due to increased hormones, namely cortisol, adrenaline, and sex hormones. However, adrenalectomy is also recommended for large, aggressive adrenal tumors, even without hormone fluctuations.
You must first consult your doctor when you notice any symptoms associated with adrenal tumors. A urologist (doctor specializing in urinary tract diseases), a general surgeon, or a laparoscopic surgeon can perform an adrenalectomy.
Adrenal gland removal involves removing the adrenal glands affected by adrenal tumors by an experienced adrenal surgeon.
It is a laparoscopic procedure that removes both adrenal glands.
Post adrenal gland removal or adrenalectomy, you will be observed in a PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), to monitor your vitals closely. Once stabilized, you will be shifted to your room for further recovery. Depending on the type of surgery and severity of the condition, you will be either sent home the same day or kept for 2 to 3 days.
Adrenal gland removal is a safe and effective procedure with an added advantage due to the different surgical techniques. Some of the key benefits of this surgery are listed below.
Benefits:
Since it is mostly a radical surgery, it prevents cancer metastasis (spread) to other organs and tissues.
Risks:
Adrenalectomy, though a safe procedure, may pose the following risks during or after the surgery:
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