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 cancer is small and benign. By small size, we mean less than 5 cm. However, according to some recent studies, laparoscopic adrenalectomy can also be performed for pheochromocytomas. It proves to be effective and safe with a tumor or diameter of more than 5cm. Laparoscopy may be transperitoneal or retroperitoneal. The treatment type depends upon the surgeon and his expertise. However, retroperitoneal is preferred in which the surgeon does not have to deal with the abdominal organs. Hence, laparoscopic adrenalectomy in Pakistan is the most preferred treatment because it.

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