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ADRENAL-GLAND REMOVAL

General Information

DEFINITION--Removal of the adrenal glands.

BODY PARTS INVOLVED--Adrenal glands.

REASONS FOR SURGERY

  • Cushing's syndrome.
  • Pheochromocytoma (a tumor).
  • Other adrenal-gland tumors.

SURGICAL RISK INCREASES WITH

  • Adults over 60.
  • Obesity.
  • Smoking.
  • Stress.
  • Poor nutrition.
  • Recent illness.
  • Alcoholism or other chronic illness.
  • Use of drugs such as: antihypertensives; muscle relaxants; tranquilizers; sleep inducers; insulin; sedatives; beta-adrenergic blockers; or cortisone.
  • Use of mind-altering drugs, including: narcotics; psychedelics; hallucinogens; marijuana; sedatives; hypnotics; or cocaine.

What To Expect

WHO OPERATES--General surgeon.

WHERE PERFORMED--Hospital.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

  • Before surgery: Blood and urine studies; x-rays of kidneys; CT scan (See Glossary) of adrenal area.
  • After surgery: Blood studies; laboratory examination of removed tissue.

ANESTHESIA--General anesthesia by injection and inhalation with an airway tube placed in the windpipe.

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

  • The adrenal glands are usually approached through incisions in the sides or back.
  • The adrenal glands are located, isolated, cut free and removed. Tubes are left in to allow drainage.
  • The skin incisions are closed with sutures or clips, which usually can be removed about 1 week after surgery.

POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

  • Excessive bleeding.
  • Surgical-wound infection.
  • Adrenal-hormone shortage.
  • Fluid retention.
  • Increased risk of life-threatening infections.

AVERAGE HOSPITAL STAY--7 to 10 days.

PROBABLE OUTCOME--Expect complete healing without complications. Allow about 6 weeks for recovery from surgery.


Postoperative Care

† Weigh yourself daily. Report any weight gain of 2 or more pounds in any 24--

    hour period to your doctor.

  • Move and elevate legs often while resting in bed to decrease the likelihood of deep-vein blood clots.

† You may use non--prescription drugs, such as acetaminophen, for minor pain.

† To help recovery and aid your well--

    being, resume daily activities, including work, as soon as you are able.

  • Avoid vigorous exercise for 3 months after surgery. > Resume driving 1 week after returning home. > Resume sexual relations when your doctor determines that healing is complete.

DIET--Your doctor will prescribe a low--salt diet.


Call Your Doctor If

You develop signs of infection: headache, muscle aches, dizziness or a general ill feeling and fever. If any of these develop--even after recovery---call your doctor.

> You experience new symptoms such as: nausea; vomiting; dizziness; fatigue; weakness; fluid retention; or weight gain.

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