Laparoscopic Urology
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery
Keyhole removal of an adrenal gland tumour, usually after hormonal evaluation.
01What is it?
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy removes an adrenal gland through small incisions. Before surgery, hormone testing determines whether the tumour is producing excess hormones, which affects preparation.
02When is treatment considered?
For adrenal tumours that produce hormones, are growing, or have suspicious features on imaging.
03Available treatment options
Small, non-functioning, clearly benign-appearing adrenal nodules are often simply monitored with scans.
04What does the procedure involve?
Under general anaesthesia using 3–4 small ports. Hormone-producing tumours may need medication before and around surgery to control blood pressure.
05Expected recovery
Hospital stay of 1–3 days; most patients resume routine activity within 2–4 weeks.
06Common risks
Bleeding, blood-pressure fluctuations during surgery for hormone-active tumours, injury to adjacent organs (uncommon), and conversion to open surgery if needed.
07When to seek medical attention
Severe headache, palpitations, fever or abdominal pain after discharge need review.
08Frequently asked questions
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