Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: 90-95% of patients with primary hypothyroidism respond well to levothyroxine (L-T4) therapy. A minority remain symptomatic despite optimised L-T4 therapy. There is limited evidence supporting the role of liothyronine (L-T3) in this subgroup of patients. By looking at 3- and 6-month trials, we aim to review our practice of L-T4/l-T3 therapy.Method: We reviewed medical and pharmacy records of all patients receiving L-T4/l-T3 therapy from Janu...

Introduction: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard treatment for adrenal lesions. High volume centres with input from endocrinologists and urologists with a special interest in adrenal lesions may have best outcomes. Aims: To audit our practice and set standards with reference to preoperative workup and postoperative follow-up. This is a single centre, single surgeon experience of surgical adrenalectomy.Material & Method: Over a 10 year pe...