![]() ![]() It is associated with the least post-operative pain and the quickest recovery time of the adrenal surgery options. Postetrior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy (PRA): This is a relatively modern technique used to remove adrenal glands.When the adrenal mass is larger a trans-abdominal lapraroscopic adrenalectomy or an open adrenalectomy is normally required. ![]() The optimal way of removing benign adrenal problems 4-6cm or less is via an operation called a posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy. Most adrenal glands can be removed by a minimally invasive ‘keyhole’ technique. For all types of adrenal surgery you will require a general anaesthetic and will be fully asleep. To treat an adrenal nodule it is normal to remove the entire adrenal gland. ![]() I will fully assess your adrenal nodule to decide if it is functioning or if there is a risk of cancer. Adrenal cancer is very rare and only occurs in about 1 in 1,000,000 New Zealanders per year. The bigger an adrenal nodule is the greater the risk is that the lump might be cancerous. Too much adrenaline = Phaeochromocytoma (Fee-oh-chrome-oh-cytoma) When the cause of the excessive hormone production is the adrenal nodule these conditions are given certain medical names:
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