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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, an initial experience of fifteen cases
C G Murphy1, N Scaramuzzi, D C Winter
1Dept of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. cmurphy@rcsi.ie
Background:
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is an attractive alternative to open surgery, but making the transition can be difficult.
Aim:
To evaluate the initial experience of a general surgical team at a single institution at making the transition.
Methods:
The details of 15 patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenalectomy were prospectively recorded over a 21-month period.
Results:
Fifteen glands were removed from fifteen patients. Nine of these were left-sided. The mean gland size was 3.4 cm. Pathology included six non-functioning adenomas, four Conn's syndrome, two Cushing's syndrome and three phaeochromocytomas. Mean operating time was 74 minutes (range 31-172 minutes), with one conversion to open procedure. There were no morbidities and no mortality.
Conclusion:
Our initial experience demonstrates this approach to be the ideal technique for removal of benign adrenal tumours with significant advantages for the patient.
