Tampa Surgeons Publish Groundbreaking Research That Could Change the Future of Adrenal Surgery

TAMPA, Fla., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the world's leading adrenal experts are putting Tampa on the map again. Dr. Tobias Carling, the world's highest-volume adrenal surgeon, and Meredith LaRue, APRN, of the Carling Adrenal Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, have just published a game-changing article in the international journal Endocrine-Related Cancer. Their work offers fresh hope for patients battling adrenal tumors and hormone disorders.

The timing couldn't be better. This weekend, Florida's top endocrinologists will gather in Orlando for the Florida Endocrine Association (FEA) annual meeting—where the buzz around this breakthrough is already starting.

Tiny Glands, Big Problems

The adrenal glands may be small, but when they go haywire, they can wreak havoc on your health. Sitting on top of your kidneys, these hormone-producing glands control blood pressure, stress response, and metabolism. When something goes wrong—like a tumor or overactive hormone production—it can lead to serious problems: dangerously high blood pressure, bone loss, fatigue, and even life-threatening cancers.

"People often don't realize how much these little glands matter until they're sick," said Dr. Carling. "The good news? With the right surgery, we can cure most adrenal problems—sometimes in as little as 20 minutes."

Smarter, Safer Surgery

In their new publication, Dr. Carling and Meredith LaRue call for a personalized approach to adrenal surgery—one that avoids unnecessary procedures and focuses on preserving healthy adrenal function whenever possible.

Their findings come from an impressive 1,100+ adrenal operations performed over just 30 months—the largest series of its kind anywhere in the world.

Here's what their approach means for patients:

• Faster treatment for high blood pressure caused by adrenal tumors (Primary Aldosteronism): No more waiting months for complicated tests. In many cases, patients can go straight to surgery—and walk out cured in one day.
• Better care for Cushing's syndrome: Whether it's mild or severe, adrenal surgery is the only true cure. Their technique tailor's surgery to the patient, removing just the diseased part of the gland whenever possible.
• Safer operations for pheochromocytomas (adrenaline-producing tumors): Their minimally invasive approach gets patients back on their feet faster, often without the long pre-surgery drug protocols used elsewhere.
• Hope for adrenal cancer patients: For aggressive cancers like adrenocortical carcinoma, Dr. Carling's meticulous technique gives patients the best chance at a cure.

Why It Matters

For patients like Sarah, 42, who suffered with uncontrolled high blood pressure and crushing fatigue for years, this approach is life-changing. "I felt 20 years older than I am. No one could figure out why. Dr. Carling found the tumor, operated, and within days I felt like myself again," she said.

"Too often, patients are told to 'wait and see' or are put on lifelong medication. But in many cases, surgery is the only real cure," explained Meredith LaRue, APRN. "Our goal is to give patients their lives back—and we're doing it every single day."

Setting the Gold Standard

Located at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, the Carling Adrenal Center is the busiest adrenal surgery program in the world. Patients fly in from all 50 states and over 40 countries seeking the expertise of Dr. Carling and his team.

Their personalized approach isn't just innovative—it's backed by results:

• Over 600 adrenal surgeries annually
• Cure rates among the highest in the world
• Minimal complications and faster recoveries

"Volume matters in surgery," said Dr. Carling. "When you do hundreds of these operations a year, you see every possible variation. That experience allows us to tailor treatment to each individual and get it right the first time."

What's Next

As they prepare to present their findings to colleagues at the FEA annual meeting, Dr. Carling and Meredith hope their research inspires other centers to adopt more individualized, patient-centered care for adrenal disorders.

"This is more than just a scientific paper—it's a new way forward for adrenal patients everywhere," said Dr. Carling.

About the Carling Adrenal Center

The Carling Adrenal Center, part of the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, FL, is the highest-volume adrenal surgery center in the world. Specializing in minimally invasive procedures for adrenal tumors and hormone disorders, the center attracts patients globally for its unmatched expertise and exceptional outcomes.

Learn more: www.adrenal.com | (813) 972-0000

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