UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko practices minimally-invasive surgery at Surgical Specialists—a practice located in Sebring, Florida. A minimally-invasive surgery specialist, Dr. Latzko treats diseases affecting their stomach, colon, esophagus, bowel, pancreas and bile ducts.
In addition, Dr. Michael Latzko occasionally performs adrenal gland surgery—a procedure involving the removal of one or both of the adrenal glands located just above the patient’s kidneys.
Adrenal Surgery Preparations
- For those getting ready to undergo an adrenal gland procedure, it’s important to know how best to prepare for the operation.
- Typically, a patient must undergo a medical evaluation, blood work, an EKG and a chest x-ray prior to the operation.
- Those on blood thinners, large doses of Vitamin E or anti-inflammatory medications may need to stop temporarily prior to surgery.
- It’s generally best to avoid eating or drinking anything the night before the operation.
- Patients with a pheochromocytoma will most likely need to start on special medications several days before the procedure.
- Patients with a tumor that produces aldosterone might need to have their serum potassium levels checked beforehand.
To learn more, call Dr. Latzko today at (863) 402-3161.
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