Adrenal (adrenal gland) tumors and disorders are clinical conditions that can significantly affect hormone production and metabolic balance. Some of these lesions secrete hormones while others do not, and since the clinical impact differs accordingly, patients can present with different symptoms.
The treatment of adrenal disorders is planned by taking the type and size of the lesion, its hormonal activity and the patient's general health into account. In suitable cases, robotic or laparoscopic surgery is considered a modern and effective treatment option for this region, which requires high precision.
Diagnosing adrenal tumors and disorders involves detailed hormonal work-up by Internal Medicine or Endocrinology, followed by evaluation of the mass with advanced imaging. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are used to assess the lesion's structure, size and relationship to surrounding tissue in detail, which determines whether surgery is needed and how it should be performed. Depending on a mass's hormone output, some subtypes require vital medical treatment before, during and after surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery for adrenal tumors is a modern surgical method performed through small incisions with a camera and specialized instruments. This approach helps preserve delicate anatomical structures and allows the procedure to be carried out with greater control.
Laparoscopic surgery can offer advantages such as less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery. With proper patient selection, safe and successful results are the aim.
The average hospital stay after surgery is 2–4 days. This may extend by 1–2 days depending on the patient's need for hormonal treatment. Afterwards, patients are followed up regularly, with follow-up intervals planned according to the tumor's pathology. Surgical recurrence is checked at varying intervals with ultrasound, CT or MRI, and the patient's hormone profile must also be monitored regularly. Endocrinological evaluation and supportive treatments may be planned if needed.
The main goal of the treatment process is to effectively control the disease and preserve the patient's quality of life.
