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  Adrenal Gland tumors (can produce excessive levels of hormones that alter other areas of the body. Some are malignant but most are non-cancerous)
  Treatment goals
 

Reduce hormone excess by removing the source of the hormone.
  Treatment
 
All tumors of the adrenal (either malignant or benign) can be treated with removal of the gland.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
  Length of hospital stay
 
Discharged in 1 - 2 days.
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - Temporary reduction in hormone levels from adrenal gland. COMPLICATIONS - Bleeding, injury to structures around the adrenal gland.
   

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