Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine surgery is the surgical treatment of endocrine diseases. Endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons typically work closely together to provide the best care to patients afflicted with endocrine disorders. Some endocrine disorders treated with endocrine surgery include: Diabetes. Cushing's syndrome.
An endocrine surgeon is a fully qualified surgeon with additional expertise in surgical problems of the glands, typically thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Endocrine surgeons understand both the anatomy and physiology of problems they treat.