Adrenal gland surgery

The adrenal glands are two small glands located above the kidneys, which produce hormones essential to the regulation of blood pressure, metabolism and the stress response. Certain tumours of these glands, whether secreting (producing excess hormones) or not, require surgical removal: this is adrenalectomy. Secreting tumours can cause resistant high blood pressure, weight fluctuations, unusual fatigue or metabolic disturbances. Their removal most often durably corrects these hormonal disorders. The procedure is nowadays performed laparoscopically in the great majority of cases: this minimally invasive approach is particularly suited to these deep-seated glands, offering optimal precision, reduced pain and rapid recovery. Pre-operative medical preparation, carried out with the endocrinologist, is an essential step for secreting tumours. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, adrenal surgery is conducted in close collaboration between surgeons, endocrinologists and anaesthetists, with advanced intra-operative monitoring and post-operative surveillance tailored to each patient's hormonal profile.