Glossary of Minimally Invasive Surgical Terms Adenoma is a benign type of mass, or tumor. That is to say that it is not cancerous. These can occur in many organs including the thyroid, parathyoid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. Adrenal Cancer is a malignant, or cancerous, growth of the adrenal gland. It is rare and may be difficult to cure.
Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of the adrenal gland.
Posterior Adrenalectomy is an adrenalectomy performed through an incision in the back. Adrenal Glands are glands located on top of each of the 2 kidneys. They secrete many important hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, sex hormones, and adrenaline. This is sometimes done with parathyroid glands if their blood supply is not adequate after an operation. Calcium is an electrolyte or a chemical element of your blood.