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Approximately one-third of patients have unilateral disease, in whom adrenalectomy is associated with superior long-term clinical outcomes compared with medical therapy. Although current guidelines offer detailed recommendations for diagnosis and subtype classification, guidance on perioperative management remains limited. Preoperative goals should include optimizing blood pressure to &amp;lt;140\/90 mmHg and correcting potassium levels, which can be achieved by initiating mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in all patients. MRA titration ensures effective receptor blockade and supports recovery of contralateral adrenal function. A dedicated preoperative endocrinology consultation is essential to review expected surgical outcomes, address the anticipated postoperative decline in renal function, evaluate cortisol co-secretion, and assess the risk of postoperative adrenal insufficiency. Postoperatively, the primary concern is hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism. 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