Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Bilateral adrenalectomy (BLA) is a treatment option for patients suffering from endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS). It consists of the surgical removal of both adrenal glands. Even though BLA offers immediate control of cortisol excess, given the risk of adrenal insufficiency, it requires life-long glucocorticoid and mineral corticoid replacement. It may lead to perioperative and long-term complications which affect patients’ quality of life (QoL). Health state ...