Endocrine Surgery
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Adrenal Surgery – New relatively painless technique for removing adrenal tumours
Adrenal surgery has been revolutionized with the advent of PRA, or posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy.
Dr. Miller has learned this procedure directly from Dr. Martin Walz, the famous German surgeon who invented it. In May 2011 she became the first surgeon in Victoria to perform the procedure. In PRA, the adrenal tumour is removed via three tiny incisions in the back. Most patients never require anything more than panadol to relieve discomfort.
The PRA approach to the adrenal is a major improvement over open or laparoscopic adrenal surgery. Even with laparoscopic adrenal surgery, patients are typically on prescription pain medicine for a week. PRA is appropriate for adrenal tumours up to 7cm diameter and virtually all patients can go home comfortably the morning after surgery.
Dr. Miller’s introduction of this new procedure to Victoria was covered on ABC radio and in the Herald Sun Newspaper.
Adrenal Gland Disorders
Click on the links below to find out more about the Adrenal disorders from the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
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