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Published on: January 17, 2018
[Laparoscopic surgery for benign adrenal tumor: a report of 10 cases]
Huan Wang1, Fang-Jian Zhou, Zi-Ke Qin
1Department of Urology, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510-060, P.R. China.
Background & Objective:
Adrenalectomy is a standard treatment for benign adrenal tumors. Conventional open operation usually results in bigger incisions, more blood loss, and long hospital stay to patients; while laparoscopic approaches could make up above shortcomings, which is used to resect benign adrenal tumors gradually. This article was to report our experiences in laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
Methods:
Clinical data of 10 patients with benign adrenal tumors undergone laparoscopic adrenalectomy were retrospectively analyzed to summarize the experiences and techniques in laparoscopic surgery.
Results:
Of the 10 patients, 9 had tumors successfully resected by laparoscopic adrenalectomy with no severe postoperative complication; 1 switched to receive open surgery during operation, and had mild postoperative corticoadrenal insufficiency.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic surgery for treatment of benign adrenal tumors has the advantages of minimal invasion, safety, and efficiency, and may be a primary therapeutic option for benign adrenal tumors.
