Adrenalectomy

Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands. It is usually performed when the adrenal glands are overproducing hormones such as cortisol or aldosterone, or when the adrenal gland is the source of a tumor. Adrenalectomy has a variety of medical applications, including the treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome, Conn's Syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and adrenal cancer. In some cases, it may also be used to reduce the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Patients who undergo adrenalectomy need to follow a lifelong hormone replacement therapy plan, as the body loses the ability to produce hormones without these glands.