Minimally invasive surgery for diseases of the urinary tract discussed by Mr. Christopher Eden, the UK's most experienced laparoscopic urologist with an experience of almost 3,000 cases.

Adrenalectomy - Removal of the Adrenal Glands

The commonest reason for removal of the adrenal gland is an over-production of hormones, which can dangerously raise the blood pressure, followed by cancer.

The adrenal glands lie high in the abdomen, above each kidney and near the diaphragm and as a result can only be reached by traditional surgery through a large incision. The laparoscopic operation is performed through 4 x 5-12 mm cuts near the rib cage.

The results of over 600 cases of laparoscopic adrenalectomy have been published to date and it is now widely accepted as the 'gold standard'.

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