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Adrenal Glands: Surgical Treatment

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, a surgeon specializing in the endocrine surgery, explains the adrenal gland tumors and the types of surgery available to remove the adrenal glands. Dr. Carneiro-Pla discusses the three surgical options available to remove the adrenal gland; the anterior laparoscopic adrenalectomy, the posterior laparoscopic approach and open surgery.

Adrenal Glands: Surgical Treatment

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, a surgeon specializing in the endocrine surgery, explains the adrenal gland tumors and the types of surgery available to remove the adrenal glands. Dr. Carneiro-Pla discusses the three surgical options available to remove the adrenal gland; the anterior laparoscopic adrenalectomy, the posterior laparoscopic approach and open surgery.

Thyroid Cancer: The Diagnosis

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, a surgeon specializing in endocrine tumors, hosts this cancer podcast and discusses the different types of thyroid lesions and cancers, how a biopsy is used to confirm whether the tumor is malignant or benign and explains how a thyroidectomy done to remove the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Cancer: The Diagnosis

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, a surgeon specializing in endocrine tumors, hosts this cancer podcast and discusses the different types of thyroid lesions and cancers, how a biopsy is used to confirm whether the tumor is malignant or benign and explains how a thyroidectomy done to remove the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Gland: An Overview

The thyroid plays an important role in regulating the body's metabolism. Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, the endocrine surgeon in the department of surgery, also explains the thyroidectomy discussing the indications for total or partial resection and also commenting on the risks of these procedures.

Thyroid Gland: An Overview

The thyroid plays an important role in regulating the body's metabolism. Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, the endocrine surgeon in the department of surgery, also explains the thyroidectomy discussing the indications for total or partial resection and also commenting on the risks of these procedures.

Parathyroid Gland: The Function of the Parathyroid Gland

Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, an endocrine surgeon, talks about the role of the parathyroid gland and when surgery is offered based on signs and symptoms of an abnormal functioning parathyroid gland. Dr. Carneiro-Pla discusses the minimally invasive surgery in detail, the importance of monitoring the parathyroid hormone levels and the possible risks associated with the surgery.

Parathyroid Gland: The Function of the Parathyroid Gland

Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, an endocrine surgeon, talks about the role of the parathyroid gland and when surgery is offered based on signs and symptoms of an abnormal functioning parathyroid gland. Dr. Carneiro-Pla discusses the minimally invasive surgery in detail, the importance of monitoring the parathyroid hormone levels and the possible risks associated with the surgery.