Treatment options and laparoscopy for adrenal tumor
An adrenal tumor refers to cancerous or non-cancerous growths on the adrenal gland. Studies indicate that most adrenal tumors are benign, causing no apparent abnormalities. However, the cancerous tumor may cause an imbalance in one or more hormones. These hormones mainly include cortisol, aldosterone, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Why is laparoscopic adrenalectomy preferred? Since the last decade, laparoscopy is a gold standard for the treatment of adrenal tumors. However, it is a complex procedure that requires expertise. Small benign tumors often do not need any surgical procedure, and they appear in MRI or CT scans for an entirely different reason. More than this classification, tumors are classified as functioning and non-functioning tumors. Large-sized functioning tumors should be removed, and small non-functioning tumors are set to periodical observation for their size and hormonal imbalance. Laparoscopy for adrenal tumor is recommended if the cance