Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Adrenal Cases

There are many acceptable approaches to adrenalectomy. Hypercortisolism with adrenal origin is a challenging topic especially in a population where obesity is incredibly common.  A thorough biochemical workup involving endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons is key to offering the best surgery.   Large adrenal tumors with indeterminate imaging characteristics have historically been removed with an open surgical approach.  However, with modern robotic technology, it is possible to remove these successfully using a minimally invasive approach with a high-volume surgeon.  Today we will discuss some clinically challenging adrenal cases addressing the above issues, and include tips and tricks from an expert, high-volume robotic adrenal endocrine surgeon.

Hosts:

- Amanda Doubleday, DO, MBA, Assistant Professor, Waukesha Surgical Specialists, ProHealth Care. Affiliated with University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery.

- Simon Holoubek, DO, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery.

- John R. Porterfield, Jr., MD, MSPH, FACS, President of Clarus Surgery, President of Apex PA Surgical Services and Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Informed Surgical

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