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Adrenal (Suprarenal) Adrenalectomy

Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.

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What is Adrenal (Suprarenal) Adrenalectomy?

Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands. It is performed for hormone-secreting tumors (pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism) or tumors with malignancy potential.

Modern surgical approaches include laparoscopic transabdominal, retroperitoneoscopic and robotic adrenalectomy. Open surgery is reserved for large tumors (>6 cm), suspected malignancy, or extensive vascular invasion.

Particular care is required in pheochromocytoma surgery: catecholamine surges during tumor manipulation may cause hypertensive crises. Preoperative alpha-blockade and intraoperative anesthetic management are critical.

Symptoms

Hypertension (pheochromocytoma)
Cushingoid features
Hypokalemia (hyperaldosteronism)
Adrenal mass
Increased urinary catecholamines
Resistant hypertension
Incidental adrenal mass

Risk Factors

Adrenal tumors >4 cm
Functional adenoma
Pheochromocytoma
Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn)
Adrenocortical carcinoma
MEN syndromes

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Mass detected during adrenal incidentaloma evaluation
  • Resistant hypertensive crises
  • Persistent hypokalemia
  • Cushing syndrome findings
  • Family history of MEN
  • Increased urinary catecholamines

Treatment Methods

01
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (preferred)
02
Robotic adrenalectomy
03
Open surgery (large/malignant tumor)
04
Preoperative alpha-blockade (pheochromocytoma)
05
Steroid replacement (bilateral)
06
Postoperative endocrine follow-up

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