Lap Adrenal Tumor Resection
Lap Adrenal Tumor Resection
Adrenal glands are two smaller organs located on top of each kidney. These glands are triangular in shape and are about the size of a thumb. Adrenal glands produce hormones including epinephrine, norepinephrine and very little of sex hormones named estrogen and androgen. These hormones are involved in controlling the glucose and water usage in the body, control of blood pressure etc. At times some benign tumours are formed on this adrenal gland resulting in the production excess hormone than needed by the body. Most of adrenal tumour can be very easily removed by laparoscopic procedures. In some cases the entire adrenal gland need to be removed for some tumours even if they are not producing excess hormones.
Symptoms
- Excessive blood pressure, sweating, anxiety, and increased heart rates etc are the most common symptoms.
- Weakness, frequent urination, fatigue etc are also often experienced as symptoms.
Removal of adrenal tumour is necessitated only if they promote the production of more hormones than is necessary for the body. If they are more than 2 inches in diameter and if there is suspicion that they can be cancerous, then also the tumours are removed.
Laparoscopic procedure
- Only small incisions are needed. Therefore less pain and less blood loss are involved in it.
- Quicker recovery and earlier return to routine activities are other benefits of this surgery.
- The position of adrenal gland makes laparoscopic surgery very suitable as the inner part of the abdomen can be accessed without much cutting of the tissues and blood vessels.
- This procedure is not suitable for obese persons and for patients who have already undergone abdominal surgery earlier.
OUR TEAM
Dr. Nagaraj B Puttaswamy
Senior Consultant - Laparoscopic Surgeon Bariatric Surgeon and Surgical Gastroenterologist