A Steadier Hand: Dr. Priya Jadeja Reports on Hand-Assisted Adrenal Tumor Removal

Featured in VideoEndocrinology, this surgical video and report was led by Dr. Jadeja (published as Priya Iyer) during her advanced training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The case explores a hand-assisted laparoscopic approach to removing pheochromocytomas — hormone-producing tumors of the adrenal gland — on both sides of the body in a single operation. While laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the standard approach, tumors that are adherent to nearby tissue or have lost clear surgical planes can raise the risk of needing to convert to a fully open operation.

By allowing the surgeon's hand inside the abdomen alongside the laparoscopic instruments, the technique preserved the benefits of minimally invasive surgery — smaller incisions and faster recovery — while giving the surgical team an added layer of control during a technically demanding bilateral procedure.

Read the report in VideoEndocrinology.