Laparoscopy Adrenalectomy Unilateral Treatment in India

Sarah Johnson, a 52-year-old accountant and...

Sarah Johnson, a 52-year-old accountant and mother of two, was diagnosed with Conn's syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism) after years of struggling with persistent hypertension that required multiple medications. She was constantly fatigued, suffered from muscle weakness, and had frustrating bouts of headaches. Imaging revealed a 2 cm adenoma on her left adrenal gland. Her urologist, Dr. Chen, explained that a laparoscopic left adrenalectomy could potentially cure her high blood pressure or at least significantly reduce her medication burden. Sarah was apprehensive but motivated by the hope of feeling better and reducing her lifelong pill dependency. The surgery was straightforward, and she appreciated the small incisions. Recovery at home was manageable with help from her family. Six months post-procedure, her blood pressure is well-controlled on just one low-dose medication, her energy has returned, and the muscle weakness is gone. Emotionally, she moved from feeling like a passive patient managed by pills to feeling empowered and proactive about her health. She's regained the vitality to keep up with her active teenagers.