If an adrenal adenoma is identified it may be removed by either laparoscopic or open adrenalectomy. An ACTH-secreting corticotrophic pituitary adenoma should be removed after diagnosis. Regardless of the adenoma's location, most patients will require steroid replacement postoperatively at least in the interim as long-term suppression of pituitary ACTH and normal adrenal tissue does not recover immediately. Clearly, if both adrenals are removed, replacement with hydrocortisone or prednisolone is imperative.
Cushing's syndrome surgery
Adrenal insufficiency surgery
Sheehan's syndrome surgery
Graves' disease surgery
Hyperthyroidism surgery
Hyperparathyroidism surgery
Parathyroid adenoma surgery
Hypoparathyroidism surgery