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what the risks are endocrine glands, adrenal gland biopsy, adrenal gland removal, removal of adrenal glands, adrenalectomy involves removal of one, adrenal glands, adrenal glands, the endocrine system, above the kidneys, minimally invasive surgical procedure, often performed laparoscopically, a laparoscope, device that allows the physician, the surgical area, a small camera, laparoscopic procedures use smaller incisions than traditional open procedures, under general anesthesia, unconscious, pain-free, a small incision is made, in the abdomen, a small sample tissue is obtained, adrenal glands, sent to a pathologist, examination, often performed to remove an adrenal mass, tumor, pheochromocytoma, should not consume any food, fluid, 8 hours, the procedure, infants, children, procedure depends on child's age, previous experience, level of trust, prepare child, infant test/procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test/procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test/procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test/procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test/procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, minimally invasive surgery, discomfort after surgery, prescribe pain medications, need stool softeners to avoid constipation, physical activities, encouraged to strengthen the abdominal wall muscles, complete recovery, take 1 to 2 weeks, this test is performed only, abnormality, identified by other testing, pheochromocytoma, most common adrenal tumor, malignant tumors, benign conditions adenoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia, men, ii, slight risk of infection, bleeding, invasive procedure, signs of infection, fever, muscle aches, drainage, incision site, bleeding, it is appropriate to consult doctor to find a center that is experienced in laparoscopic adrenal gland removal.