Adrenalectomy

The adrenalectomy procedure is performed to remove the tumor of adrenal glands which includes-

·        Benign tumors and cysts.

·        Malignant primary tumors

There are two kinds of surgeries:

Adrenal Surgery

Most surgeries are performed laparoscopically by a minimal invasive surgery using small cuts and small scope connected to video camera. The camera send an image to the monitor which gives a closer look to surgeon who operates using instruments passed through scope.

Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy (PRA)

It is a minimal invasive procedure which helps to remove the adrenal masses through small cuts in back. The procedure also help to improve the patient’s outcome-

·        Less time taken in operation room.

·        Low blood loss during surgery.

·        The scarring is avoided.

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