Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both (bilateral adrenalectomy) adrenal glands. It is usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands. The procedure can be performed using an open incision (laparotomy) or laparoscopic technique. ==After surgery== If both adrenals are removed, then the subject requires a lifetime of st... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenalectomy
(ә-dre″nәl-ek´tә-me) surgical removal of an adrenal gland, done for disorders of the gland (such as Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, or adrenal adenoma or carcinoma) that cause an overproduction of adrenal hormones. In some instances of severe Cushing syndrome, total removal of both adrenal gl... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
adrenalectomy The removal of one or more adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys. This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is most often performed laparoscopically. A laparoscope is a device that allows the physician to see the surgical area with a small camera. Laparos... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/37/