Surgery is needed when glands produce too much or too little hormones, which, if left untreated, can affect physical health or lead to tumors and cancer. The endocrine system is essential for a healthy and functional body. Surgery options include both minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures alongside open surgeries. Have you been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition that needs surgery? The UAB Section of Endocrine Surgery is honored to serve and treat patients of Alabama and beyond as one of the southeast’s premiere endocrine research and surgery centers.Įndocrine surgeons treat diseases related to the endocrine system by removing all or part of the affected gland.
