ENDOCRINE SURGERY

Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one half of a thyroid lobe or the total thyroid gland. The procedure is most commonly performed for a thyroid nodule, symptomatic thyroid enlargement (goiter) or cancer.
 
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of usually one of the four parathyroid glands due to hyperparathyroidism (excessive production of parathyroid hormone), a condition that can cause a wide range of problems. The most common cause of this condition is an adenoma, a solitary benign tumor. The surgical procedure is relatively painless and results in a small scar. The procedure is sometimes performed as outpatient surgery.

Adrenalectomy
Diseases of the adrenal gland are fairly rare but can lead to very significant illnesses, including cancer. Laparoscopic removal of the adrenal gland can be done effectively and safely through several small incisions. Conversely, the open operation either involves a long abdominal incision or one through the back or flank, including the removal of a rib. It has become the gold standard operation for adrenal tumors in many institutions world wide.