| MeshID = D000315 | OtherCodes = | }} Adrenalectomy's the surgical removal of one or both (bilateral adrenalectomy) adrenal glands. It's usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands. The procedure can be performed using an open incision or laparoscopic technique. After surgery If both adrenals are removed then a lifetime of steroid supplementation of cortisone and hydrocortisone's needed. The dose need to be increased when in stress.… (More on Adrenalectomy)