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How long does the surgery to remove the adrenals take?
The length of time spent in surgery for adrenalectomy can vary greatly. On average, both... Full Answer12/31/1969
Will I need a drain after my adrenal surgery?
Patients rarely require drains after adrenal surgery; however, if the surgeon thinks it is... Full Answer12/31/1969
What type of anesthesia will I need for my adrenal surgery?
All adrenalectomies are performed under general anesthesia. Some patients who undergo an open... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does my small adrenal tumor need to be removed?
With the increasing use of CT scans and MRI, doctors are more likely these days to find small... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens when the adrenal glands malfunction?
Adrenal glands that malfunction can either produce too little or too much hormone. Too few hormones... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can I do to lower my cortisol level?
Depending on the cause of your excess of cortisol, medical or surgical treatment may be... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is cortisol?
Cortisol, a steroid, has three main functions. It causes the liver to produce sugar and causes... Full Answer12/31/1969
Which hormones do the adrenal glands make?
The adrenal gland makes a number of different hormones. The outer layer – cortex -- produces... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the adrenal gland?
The adrenal glands are two small glands that are several centimeters in length (about the size of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the risks of pancreatic surgery?
The pancreas is located next to many important structures and major blood vessels in the body.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a pancreatic enucleation procedure?
A pancreatic enucleation procedure is an operation designed to remove small, well-defined tumors of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a Whipple procedure?
The Whipple operation (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is an operation designed to remove tumors in the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland is a small gland located directly behind the nose inside the skull. The... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is an organ involved in both digestive (exocrine) and metabolic (endocrine) processes... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is adrenocortical carcinoma?
Adrenocortical cancer (ACC) is a very rare, but very deadly cancer of the adrenal glands. It... Full Answer12/31/1969
