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Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

Posted On: 05-27-2015
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

What is Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy?

A modified minimally invasive procedure, hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy involves the removal of one or both adrenal glands. To perform the procedure, laparoscopic instruments and the surgeon’s hand are inserted through the abdominal cavity through several small incisions and one larger incision.

Also Known As:

  • Adrenal gland surgery
  • Adrenal gland removal

Conditions Treated with Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy may be utilized in cases of enlarged adrenal gland, Cushing’s syndrome, pheochromocytome, high blood pressure from a dysfunctional adrenal gland and benign or malignant adrenal gland tumors.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Non-surgical alternatives to hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy include arterial ablation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and high blood pressure medication. An open adrenalectomy is a surgical alternative to the procedure.

Anesthesia with Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Possible risks following hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for other organs to be injured.

Prognosis after Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy is good.

Recovery from Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Total recovery from hand-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy takes three to six weeks.

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