Procedures
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An adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove tumors of the adrenal glands including:Benign tumors and cystsMalignant primary tumorsMetastatic tumors that have spread from other organs of the body.An adrenalectomy is traditionally performed laparoscopically as a…
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A lymphadenectomy, also known as lymph node dissection, is a surgical procedure to remove one or more lymph nodes or groups of lymph nodes, which are then evaluated for the presence of cancer. It is important to know whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and to remove…
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Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands.The parathyroid glands are four rice-sized glands located on back of the thyroid gland in the neck. The parathyroid glands make parathyroid hormone (PTH), which controls the levels of calcium in the…
Sanziana Roman MD and Julie Ann Sosa MD MA are among a select few endocrine surgeons in the country who use small incisions to remove adrenal tumors through the back. This avoids painful abdominal incisions and results in a shorter, less invasive operation with faster…
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ composed of two cone-like lobes or wings connected via the isthmus. The gland regulates metabolism by secreting hormones. When diseases affect the thyroid, its size or activity may become abnormal.
What is a Thyroidectomy?
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