Adrenalectomy
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Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney. This surgery is often considered for various reasons, including the presence of tumors, such as adrenal adenomas or adrenal cancer, as well as conditions like Cushing’s syndrome or hyperaldosteronism. These conditions can lead to hormonal imbalances that may cause a range of health issues, prompting the need for surgical intervention to restore normal function.
The procedure can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery, depending on the specific case and the surgeon’s expertise. During the operation, patients are typically placed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes incisions to access the adrenal glands, carefully removing the affected tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding structures. Recovery times can vary, but many patients are monitored for a few days in the hospital before returning home.
While adrenalectomy can lead to significant improvements in health and quality of life, there are potential risks associated with the surgery. Common risks include infection, bleeding, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, patients may experience hormonal imbalances post-surgery, particularly if both glands are removed. It is essential for individuals to discuss these benefits and risks thoroughly with their healthcare team to understand the implications of the procedure.
Adrenalectomy for Dogs: Understanding Surgery and Survival Rates
This study reviewed the medical records of 53 dogs that had surgery to remove a specific type of adrenal gland tumor called pheochromocytoma between 2010 and 2020. The researchers looked at many facto...Adrenalectomy for Primary Aldosteronism: Impact on High Blood Pressure
This research paper reviews several studies on how successful a specific type of surgery, called unilateral adrenalectomy, is in curing high blood pressure in patients with a condition known as primar...Adrenalectomy in Children: Understanding Surgery and Recovery
This research paper looks back at the results of surgeries (specifically adrenalectomies, or removal of the adrenal glands) performed on children with non-neuroblastic diseases (those not involving th...Adrenalectomy in Dogs and Cats: Outcomes After Tumor Rupture Surgery
This research paper examines the results of surgery on dogs and cats who experienced a ruptured adrenal gland, which was usually caused by a tumor. The study looked at 59 dogs and 3 cats who underwent...Adrenalectomy in Dogs: Successful Tumor Removal with Imaging
This research paper discusses a case where a tumor was successfully removed from a dog using a special type of imaging technique. The dog, a 10-year-old poodle, was brought in due to a mass in its abd...Adrenalectomy Options for Bilateral Pheochromocytoma: What You Need
This research paper is about different surgical approaches to treating a rare condition called bilateral pheochromocytomas, which are tumors in the adrenal glands on both sides of the body. The two ty...Adrenalectomy: Should Urologists Perform More of This Surgery?
This study looked at whether there were differences in the outcomes of a specific type of surgery (adrenalectomy) based on whether it was performed by a general surgeon or a urologist. The researchers...Benefits of Adrenalectomy for Insulin Resistance in Cgl Patients
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This research paper investigates a surgical technique called retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (RPA) which is a method to remove adrenal glands from the body. The adrenal glands are small organs loca...Bilateral Adrenalectomy: What Patients Need to Know About the Surgery
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The study in question compares two types of surgery methods used to remove adrenal glands: laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy (LTA) and posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA). Afte...Comparing Adrenalectomy Methods: Transabdominal Vs. Retroperitoneal
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This research paper compares two treatments for a condition called aldosterone-producing adenomas (APA), which can cause high blood pressure. The two treatments are radiofrequency ablation (Ablation) ...Comparing Robot-Assisted and Traditional Laparoscopic Adrenal Tumor Removal
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgeries used to remove adrenal tumors: the traditional laparoscopic method and the newer, robot-assisted method. Data was collected from v...Comparing Surgical Methods for Adrenal Tumor Removal: a Study Overview
This research paper looks at three different surgical methods used to remove adrenal tumors. These methods are open adrenalectomy (OA), transperitoneal adrenalectomy (TPA), and posterior retroperitone...Effective and Safe Partial Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma Patients
This study looked at the effectiveness and safety of a procedure called partial adrenalectomy (PA), which is used to treat a type of tumor called pheochromocytoma. The researchers reviewed a range of ...Exploring Robotic Single-Site Adrenalectomy: a Patient Study Overview
This research paper is about a study conducted on the use of robotic single-site (RSS) technology to perform a type of surgery called adrenalectomy - the removal of one or both adrenal glands. The stu...Exploring Robotic Single-Site Technology for Adrenal Gland Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted on the use of robotic single-site (RSS) technology to perform a type of surgery called adrenalectomy - the removal of one or both adrenal glands. The stu...Guidelines for Adrenalectomy: What Patients Need to Know
The research paper is about improving the surgical treatment of adrenal gland disorders, i.e., adrenalectomy. The researchers analyzed medical literature from 1980 to 2021 and identified seven areas o...Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Tumors Over 5 Cm
Adrenal surgery can be a complicated procedure, especially for tumors larger than 5 cm. This research paper looks at a technique called hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL) adrenalectomy, which uses a spe...Impact of Obesity on Outcomes After Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
This research paper reviews a collection of studies to understand if obesity affects the outcomes for patients who have undergone a specific type of surgery - laparoscopic adrenalectomy (a minimally i...Improving Adrenal Surgery Outcomes with Icg Fluorescence Imaging
This research study explored the use of a technology called indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging during a type of surgical procedure called laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy. This surgery inv...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Cancer: Success Rates and Outcomes
This study looks at the success of a certain type of surgery, laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA), in treating adrenal metastases (cancerous tumors in the adrenal glands) in cancer patients. This type of ...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Giant Pheochromocytoma: a Case Study
This research paper describes a case of a young woman with a massive tumor in her adrenal gland, referred to as a 'giant pheochromocytoma'. Her symptoms included heart problems and a noticeable lump i...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Children: a Safe Surgical Option
This research paper discusses a study conducted on 25 children who had adrenal tumors and underwent a surgery known as laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). This surgery is a common practice in adults and ...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: a Safe Option for Metastatic Cancer
This research paper is about the effectiveness of a surgical procedure called laparoscopic adrenalectomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the adrenal glands. The study looked at 62 pat...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Comparing Techniques for Better Outcomes
The researchers were studying a procedure called laparoscopic adrenalectomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery used to remove adrenal glands. The focus was on comparing two different methods used ...Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Comparing Two Surgical Methods for Adults
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The research paper is about a study conducted on patients with Conn's Syndrome, a condition that causes high blood pressure due to an overproduction of aldosterone hormone. The primary treatment for t...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma Surgery
This research paper compares two surgical methods for treating pheochromocytoma, a rare type of tumor that usually starts in the adrenal glands. The two methods are laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) and...Laparoscopic Vs. Robotic Adrenalectomy for Severely Obese Patients
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This research paper discusses a rare but serious medical condition called chylous ascites that can occur after certain types of surgery. There's no standard treatment for it, and it can be tricky to m...Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy: a Guide for Patients
This research paper talks about a less invasive operation used to remove non-cancerous tumors from the adrenal glands, a pair of glands located on top of your kidneys. They discuss how to choose patie...Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy: Lessa Vs. Conventional Surgery
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This research paper looked at how satisfied patients were after having a specific type of surgery called an adrenalectomy, which is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. The study compared the ex...Pheochromocytoma During Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Adrenalectomy Options
This research paper discusses a rare but dangerous condition called pheochromocytoma that can occur during pregnancy. This condition can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are not specific and c...Predicting Recovery From Hypertension After Adrenalectomy for Pa
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This research paper aimed to confirm certain factors that might cause a long-term decrease in kidney function in patients with primary aldosteronism (a condition where the adrenal glands produce too m...Robot-Assisted Adrenalectomy: a Less Invasive Surgery Option
This research paper discusses how surgeries to remove the adrenal glands, known as adrenalectomies, are increasingly being done using less invasive methods. One such method that's gained a lot of popu...Robot-Assisted Vs. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: What You Need to Know
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This research paper is focused on the effectiveness of robotic adrenalectomy (RA), a type of surgery for adrenal gland disorders. Adrenal glands are small glands located on top of each kidney, and the...Robotic Adrenalectomy: a Minimally Invasive Surgery Option Explained
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This paper discusses a new surgical technique for removing adrenal tumors using a robotic system. Traditionally, surgeons have used a technique called laparoscopic adrenalectomy, which is a minimally ...Robotic Adrenalectomy: a Safe Option for Adrenal Tumor Removal
This study looks at the use of robots in surgery to remove adrenal tumors. The researchers reviewed the medical records of 37 patients who had this type of surgery between 2010 and 2020. They found th...Robotic Adrenalectomy: Benefits and Limitations for Tumor Removal
This research paper discusses the use of robotic surgery for the removal of adrenal tumors, which can range from benign (non-cancerous) to malignant (cancerous) and can sometimes secrete hormones. The...Robotic Adrenalectomy: Benefits and Surgeon Learning Insights
This research paper examines the use of robotics in the surgical removal of adrenal glands (adrenalectomy). Some medical professionals are hesitant to adopt this technique due to concerns over longer ...Robotic Adrenalectomy: Benefits and Techniques for Patients
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This research paper compares two methods of adrenal gland surgery: one assisted by a robot (RA) and the other a standard laparoscopic procedure (LA). The researchers compared the safety and effectiven...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Which Is Right for You?
The study compared two types of surgery for removing adrenal glands: robotic adrenalectomy (RA) and laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). After reviewing 27 studies and over a thousand patients, the resear...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Which Surgery Is Better?
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This research paper is about the use of robotic assistance in adrenalectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands. The paper aims to assess the feasibility, indications, ...Safe Adrenalectomy Outcomes in Regional Hospitals for Patients
This research study looked at the safety of a specific surgery called adrenalectomy (removal of one or both adrenal glands) performed at a small regional hospital in Australia. The study was done beca...Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Pheochromocytomas in Dogs
This research paper discusses the use of a type of radiation therapy known as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) in treating an uncommon type of tumor called pheochromocytomas in dogs. These t...Surgical Adrenalectomy for Primary Aldosteronism: What Patients Need
Primary aldosteronism is a common condition that can lead to a range of negative health outcomes, including issues with the heart, kidneys, and metabolism. This paper is examining the effectiveness of...Understanding Adrenalectomy for Adrenocortical Cancer Treatment
This research paper discusses adrenocortical cancer, a rare type of cancer that affects the adrenal glands. The prognosis or expected outcome of this disease is generally poor, but recent advancements...Understanding Adrenalectomy for Cushing's Syndrome Treatment Options
Cushing's syndrome is a serious illness that can cause many other health problems and lead to death if not treated. The most effective way to treat it is generally through surgery to remove the proble...Understanding Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma: Risks and Recovery
This research paper reviews the medical records of patients who underwent a specific type of surgery to treat pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. The surgery can sometimes cause prob...Understanding Adrenalectomy for Primary Aldosteronism Treatment
This research paper emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and correct treatment of primary aldosteronism (PA), a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of a hormone called aldoster...Understanding Adrenalectomy for Treating Primary Aldosteronism
This research paper discusses Primary aldosteronism (PA), which is a common form of high blood pressure that can either be cured through surgery or treated with medication. PA often goes undiagnosed a...Understanding Adrenalectomy Outcomes for Functional Tumors
This study looked at patients who had surgery to remove their adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney. There were two main types of patients studied: those with benign (no...Understanding Adrenalectomy Risks and Outcomes for Dogs with Tumors
This research paper explores the risks and results of dogs undergoing surgery to remove adrenal tumors. The researchers looked at medical records from multiple institutions and found 302 dogs that met...Understanding Adrenalectomy: How Bmi and Tumor Size Affect Surgery
The research paper discusses a study that took place between January 2015 and December 2020, looking at the surgical removal of adrenal glands (adrenalectomies). The study focused on how a patient's b...Understanding Adrenalectomy: How Map Score Affects Surgery Time
This research paper investigates whether the Mayo adhesive probability (MAP) score, which assesses the characteristics of fat around the kidney, is associated with the duration of surgery for the remo...Understanding Adrenalectomy: Open Vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery
This research paper reviewed several studies on different methods of performing adrenalectomy - surgery to remove one or both adrenal glands. The techniques reviewed included traditional open surgery ...Understanding Adrenalectomy: Surgery for Adrenal Tumors Explained
This research paper is about surgeries done on adrenal glands, specifically focusing on two types of tumors: Conn's adenoma and pheochromocytoma. The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of ...Understanding Adrenalectomy: the Role of Α-Blockers in Surgery
The research paper is a review of different studies that looked at the use of a specific type of drug (α-blockers) before surgery for a type of tumor called phaeochromocytoma. These drugs are usually ...Understanding Adrenalectomy: Treatment for Adrenal Tumors Explained
This research paper is about how to treat adrenal tumors, which are growths on the adrenal glands. If the tumor is larger than 2.0 cm, the usual treatment is to surgically remove it. However, for tumo...Understanding Adrenalectomy: What Patients Need to Know
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This research paper traces the history of adrenal surgery, which started with the open adrenalectomy procedure first described in 1889. Over the years, several other methods have been developed includ...Understanding Factors That Impact Long-Term Kidney Function After Adrenal
This research paper aimed to confirm certain factors that might cause a long-term decrease in kidney function in patients with primary aldosteronism (a condition where the adrenal glands produce too m...Understanding Frailty's Impact on Adrenalectomy Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looks at the impact of frailty on patients undergoing adrenalectomy (surgery to remove one or both adrenal glands, usually due to a tumor). The researchers used a 5-item frailty in...Understanding Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: a Guide for Patients
This research paper is about a surgical procedure called Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (LA), specifically the Lateral Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (LTLA) method, which is used to remove ben...Understanding Open Adrenalectomy: When Is It Recommended?
This paper reviews the current literature on the use of open adrenalectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small organs located on top of ea...Understanding Partial Adrenalectomy: a Guide for Patients
This research paper talks about the surgical removal of adrenal glands, which is a common treatment for adrenal diseases, including tumors. In the past, the entire adrenal gland was usually taken out ...Understanding Partial Adrenalectomy: a Less Invasive Surgery Option
The research paper discusses the increasing interest in a type of surgery known as partial adrenalectomy over the last two decades. This procedure partially removes the adrenal gland, which is often a...Understanding Robotic Adrenalectomy: Benefits and Considerations
This research paper discusses how the removal of adrenal glands (a surgery known as adrenalectomy) has changed in recent years. The traditional method of performing this surgery is laparoscopic adrena...Understanding the Benefits of Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy
This research paper discusses a recent trend in the medical field involving a surgical procedure called posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy. This is a surgery to remove the adrenal glands, wh...When Is Bilateral Adrenalectomy Recommended for Cushing's Syndrome?
This research paper talks about the various treatment options for Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by high levels of cortisol in the body. In the past five years, new treatments have been develo...