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 over 1,000 cases.

Diagram showing the location of the adrenal glands

The adrenal glands

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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