Endocrine Surgery procedures information
Adrenalectomy
The adrenals are small glands that are located above the kidneys and their function is to produce important hormones involved in body's response to stress such as cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline.
Endocrine Surgery procedures information
Parathyroid Surgery
The parathyroid glands are very small, the size of a grain of rice (4 or more) that are located behind the thyroid gland. Despite its small size, they are very important as they regulate the level of calcium in the blood.
Endocrine Surgery procedures information
Thyroidectomy
The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. Although its function may be affected when there is a greater or lesser production of these hormones.
