endocrine surgery
Endocrine surgery is a specialized surgical practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the endocrine glands, which produce and release hormones into the body. It involves surgical procedures to remove or repair these glands, such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, or pancreas, to treat conditions like cancers, tumors, hormone imbalances, or other disorders affecting these glandular systems.
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