Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors
Adrenal glands, also termed suprarenal glands, are the small yellow-bronzed triangular-shaped masses located at the top of each kidney. These glands are specialized for producing specific hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, cortisone, steroids, and certain chemicals such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. All these hormones are assigned different tasks to perform, such as they help to regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, response to depression and stress, and some other essential functions of the body. They are usually found at the back wall of the abdomine -the retroperitoneum. So, the Adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors can remove this. Now let’s take a look at what is the function of Adrenal Glands. The Function of Adrenal Glands The primary function of adrenal glands is to produce the essential hormones that control the body fluids, salt regulation, blood pressure, muscle development, sugar metabolism, and sexual ...