Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy

Posted On: 05-27-2015

What is Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy?

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

Also Known As:

Bilateral adrenal gland surgery
Bilateral adrenal gland removal
Adrenal gland surgery

Conditions Treated with Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy:

Hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral 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.

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

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

Anesthesia with Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy:

Hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral 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 Bilateral Adrenalectomy:

Possible risks following hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral 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 Bilateral Adrenalectomy:

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

Recovery from Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy:

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