What are the Advantages of Laparoscopic and Robotic Assisted Adrenal Gland Removal?
In the past, making a large 6 to 12 inch incision in the abdomen, flank, or back was necessary for removal of an adrenal gland tumor. Today, with the technique known as minimally invasive surgery, removal of the adrenal gland (also known as “laparoscopic adrenalectomy”) can be performed through three or four 1/4-1/2 inch incisions. Patients may leave the hospital in one or two days and return to work more quickly than patients recovering from open surgery. Results of surgery may vary depending on the type of procedure and the patients overall condition. Common advantages are: • Less postoperative pain • Shorter hospital stay • Quicker return to normal activity • Improved cosmetic result • Reduced risk of herniation or wound separation Splenectomy: Removal of the spleen in circumstances such as enlargement; from lymphoma, leukemia, chronic anemia, and trauma. Splenectomies are performed for a variety of different reasons and with different degrees of urgency. What are the Advantages of
