Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands, usually done to remove tumors producing excess hormones or a cancerous tumor of the glands, or cancer that has spread from another location such as the kidney or lung. The procedure can be performed through an open incision or through minimally invasive laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques, which are increasingly the standard of care for their shorter hospital stay and lower blood loss.
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What does an adrenalectomy involve when it is used for adrenal cancer?
The gland is removed along with as much cancer as possible, and enlarged nearby lymph nodes are removed and checked.
For adrenal cancer, the American Cancer Society says the main treatment is removal of the adrenal gland, an operation called an adrenalectomy. The surgeon tries to remove as much of the cancer as possible, including any areas of cancer spread. If nearby lymph nodes are enlarged, they also need to be removed and checked for cancer spread.
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Adrenalectomy (Latin root Ad "near/at" + renal "related to the kidneys" + Greek -ectomy "out-cutting"; sometimes written as ADX for the procedure or resulting state) is the surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) adrenal glands.
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Adrenalectomy can also be done to remove a cancerous tumor of the adrenal glands, or cancer that has spread from another location, such as the kidney or lung.
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