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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in children.

E Mirallié1, M D Leclair, P de Lagausie

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hotel Dieu, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes 44093, France.

Surgical Endoscopy
|April 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and feasible procedure for children with benign tumors and pheochromocytomas. This minimally invasive approach demonstrated no morbidity and short hospital stays in a recent pediatric study.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Surgical oncology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is increasingly utilized in pediatric surgery.
  • Understanding its indications and outcomes in children is crucial for surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the indications and outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in a pediatric cohort.
  • To evaluate the safety and feasibility of this approach for various adrenal pathologies in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective multicenter study of six pediatric patients (aged 2-16 years).
  • Included patients with hypertension and incidentally discovered adrenal masses.
  • Preoperative imaging included MIBG scintigraphy and MRI.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (transperitoneal and retroperitoneoscopic) performed on eight adrenal glands.
  • Tumor histology revealed ganglioneuromas, neuroblastoma, and pheochromocytomas.
  • No patient morbidity was observed, with a mean hospital stay of 6 days.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is indicated for benign adrenal tumors and pheochromocytomas in children.
  • The procedure is feasible and safe, even for complex cases like bilateral pheochromocytomas associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease.