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Surgical excision of phaeochromocytoma offers a high cure rate for hypertension with zero mortality. Adequate preoperative management and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for optimal outcomes, especially in complex familial or multiple tumor cases.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Phaeochromocytoma, a rare neuroendocrine tumor, often presents with hypertension.
  • Effective management requires accurate diagnosis, localization, and surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic and management strategies for phaeochromocytoma.
  • To assess surgical outcomes and identify challenges in patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 47 patients undergoing surgical excision of phaeochromocytoma.
  • Utilized urinary catecholamines for diagnosis and imaging (CT, MRI, MIBG) for localization.
  • Preoperative management included alpha-adrenergic blockade with phenoxybenzamine and beta-blockers.

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Main Results:

  • Hypertension was the most common presentation (70%).
  • CT and MRI were the most sensitive localization tools.
  • Zero 30-day postoperative mortality with 21.3% complication rate.
  • 80% of patients were cured of hypertension.
  • Cortex-sparing procedures were unsuccessful for familial or multiple tumors.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical excision of phaeochromocytoma is safe and effective, leading to high hypertension cure rates.
  • Preoperative pharmacological control and a multidisciplinary approach are essential.
  • Laparoscopic techniques are increasingly utilized; familial and multiple tumors present management challenges.