Adrenalectomy is generally a safe surgery with a  good outcome. But, like any other surgery, there are a few risks as well. Damage to the blood vessels that supply the kidney is one important risk. Ther risks include bleeding, pain, blood clots in the veins of the legs, etc. 

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is ideal for removing adrenal tumors that are less than eight centimeters. It is not possible to remove adrenal cancers through this method. In almost two percent of patients, the surgeons will have to convert a laparoscopic surgery to an open one. It is mainly due to unfavorable abdominal anatomy, signs of cancer in the adrenals or nearby areas, etc

A laparoscopic adrenalectomy needs two or three small incisions on the sides of the abdomen. An open surgery will need a long incision in the abdomen to reach the adrenals.

The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include

• Discomfort after surgery is less
• Healing is faster
• Smaller scars
• Shorter hospital stay

Adrenal tumors are the most common problem that will need the removal of the gland. Some of the conditions that may need adrenalectomy include

• Benign adrenal tumors that cause Conn's Syndrome or Hyperaldosteronism, Cushing's Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, etc
• Adrenal hyperplasia where the adrenals enlarge in size
• Malignant tumors of the adrenals
• Benign tumors that are larger than 3 to 4cm

The approximate cost of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in India will be in the range of 5,000 to 8,000 USD