An adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either one or both of the adrenal glands, which are located just above the kidneys. The adrenal glands are small organs that secrete hormones – such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, androgens, estrogens, aldosterone, and cortisol – which help regulate a range of bodily functions like your immune system, […]
What Is Cystectomy?
Cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the bladder, usually to treat bladder cancer. Let’s take a look at some specifics about the surgery. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, about the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 600ml when […]
What Is Nephrectomy?
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney, usually to treat cancer and other kidney diseases. Let’s take a look at the specifics of the procedure. Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and […]
What Is Prostatectomy?
A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the prostate gland, usually to treat localised prostate cancer or benign conditions in the prostate. Let’s take a look at the specifics of the procedure. The term ‘prostatectomy’ is used to describe a number of different surgical procedures to remove either part […]
What Is Laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that employs fibre-optic instruments to inspect and operate on the organs inside the abdomen or the pelvic cavities. Let’s take a look at some specifics about this minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that employs fibre-optic instruments to inspect and operate on the organs inside the abdomen or the […]
