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Adrenal Surgery


Adrenalectomy
This is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal gland(s). Most small adrenal masses can be removed laparoscopically. However, larger masses and those that are suspicious for cancer are removed via open surgery.


Removal of a right adrenal mass (arrow)

laporascopic adrenalectomy sites
Patient having a laporascopic adrenalectomy.

Adrenal Surgery Pre- and Post-operative Care