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Last updated: 02/17/2009
The outcome of an adrenalectomy depends on the condition for which it was performed. For example, in the case of hyperaldosteronism, the surgical removal of the adrenal glands provides excellent results, with the majority of patients being cured. In...
the case of patients diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, long-term cures are rare in cases of malignant pheochromocytomas. In cases of metastatic disease, five-year survival rates as high as 36% have been reported.
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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 or laparoscopic technique.
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Biliary colic is the presenting symptom in 80% of patients with gallstone disease who seek medical care; however, only 10-20% of all individuals with gallstones experience severe gallstone pain.
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