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.
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.
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 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.