Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine surgery focuses on the surgical management of disorders affecting the endocrine glands, including the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas. Common procedures performed in endocrine surgery include thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules or cancer, parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism, adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors, and pancreatectomy for insulinomas or pancreatic cancer. Surgical interventions aim to remove or alleviate the source of hormone overproduction or dysfunction, restore hormonal balance, and improve patient health and quality of life. Advances in surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches, have led to reduced morbidity, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times for patients undergoing endocrine surgery. The Endocrine Surgery session at the Diabetes 2024 summit will explore the latest advancements and best practices in surgical management of endocrine disorders, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications.
Keywords: endocrine surgery, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, adrenalectomy, pancreatectomy, surgical management, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, hormonal balance, patient outcomes.