Baily & Love 57: The Adrenal Glands and Other Abdominal Endocrine Disorders

This episode explores adrenal and abdominal endocrine disorders where hormonal excess or deficiency drives dramatic clinical presentations. Topics include adrenal incidentalomas, Cushing’s syndrome, Conn’s syndrome, phaeochromocytoma, and neuroendocrine tumours.The discussion emphasises the importance of biochemical diagnosis before imaging, preoperative optimisation (particularly blood pressure and volume control), and multidisciplinary planning. Surgical approaches — open and laparoscopic — are discussed in the context of safety and oncological principles.This chapter reminds clinicians that endocrine surgery often begins long before the operating theatre, with careful preparation preventing catastrophe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drmanaankarray.substack.com/subscribe