Hospital for Endocrine Surgery achieves another adrenal surgery milestone

Tampa, FL — The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, a part of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has reached another significant milestone in patient care and surgical innovation, successfully performing over 2,000 adrenal surgeries just four years after the hospital opened in 2022. Dr. Tobias Carling, M.D., PhD, adrenal surgeon, performed the procedure and celebrated with the patient and surgical team.

The timing also coincided with World Hypertension Day on May 17, drawing attention to the connection between adrenal disorders and high blood pressure. Conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome and Conn’s syndrome are among the many adrenal diseases that can cause severe or difficult-to-control hypertension, yet they often go undiagnosed for years.  

“Many adrenal disorders silently affect patients for years before diagnosis,” said Dr. Carling. “Symptoms like high blood pressure, unexplained weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, and metabolic issues are often treated individually without recognizing an underlying adrenal cause. Increasing awareness is critical because many of these conditions can be cured with expert surgical treatment.”

The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, a part of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, opened four years ago and has earned a reputation as a leader in endocrine surgery, attracting patients from across the United States and around the world.  With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly skilled surgeons, nurses and technicians, the hospital is at the forefront of advancing surgical techniques and outcomes in the treatment of adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid diseases.