Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine surgery is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on treating diseases of the hormone-producing glands in the body, including the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and parts of the pancreas.
Common Glands and Procedures
- Thyroid Gland:
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- Lobectomy / Hemithyroidectomy: Removing half of the thyroid gland (often for nodules or suspicious growths).
- Thyroidectomy: Removing part (subtotal/near-total) or all (total) of the thyroid gland for thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease, or large goiters.
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- Parathyroid Glands:
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- Parathyroidectomy: Removing one or more overactive parathyroid glands responsible for hyperparathyroidism and high blood calcium.
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- Adrenal Glands:
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- Adrenalectomy: Removing a benign or cancerous adrenal tumor (such as for pheochromocytoma, Conn syndrome, or Cushing’s syndrome) using open or minimally invasive laparoscopic/robotic techniques.
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- Pancreas / Neuroendocrine Glands:
- Removing insulinomas, gastrinomas, or other neuroendocrine tumors.
Providers in this Specialty
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Christopher Barnes, MD
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