Using small incisions speeds recovery and minimizes scarring and risk of injury to abdominal organs. We use this technique to remove cancerous masses that may have spread to the adrenal gland from other organs, such as isolated lung cancer, colon cancer, or ovarian cancer metastases. This direct access to your adrenal glands is in contrast to the traditional surgical approach, which uses an incision in your abdomen and requires surgeons to work around your liver, spleen, pancreas, and colon.

Adrenal insufficiency is when the adrenal glands do not produce. They produce vital hormones, including cortisol. Our surgeons use a minimally invasive approach to access your adrenal glands through tiny incisions in your back. The adrenal glands are small glands positioned above the kidneys. We develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your body’s needs and hormone levels. Hormone imbalances associated with adrenal disorders can cause high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, and metabolic issues. We remove rare endocrine tumors called paragangliomas and adrenal cancers that are often difficult to treat. We also treat adrenocortical carcinoma and a rare genetic condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which affects the gland’s ability to produce hormones. The HPA axis involves the stimulation of hormone release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary by the hypothalamus. These glands produce hormones that are important for regulating functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and stress response. Our specialists use the most advanced tests, surgeries, and treatments available today, as well as minimally invasive surgical options that can result in less pain, fewer complications, minimal scarring, and a shorter hospital stay. One adrenal gland can be found on top of each kidney.

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