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[Laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Five-year experience].

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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is effective for benign adrenal conditions and reliable for metastatic malignant tumors. Experienced surgeons can achieve adequate results for primary adrenal tumors using this minimally invasive approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Adrenal conditions requiring surgery are rare and managed across various surgical departments.
  • Laparoscopy has been utilized for retroperitoneal conditions at the center for nearly five years.
  • This study reports on the center's experience with laparoscopic management of adrenal pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
  • To assess outcomes for both benign and malignant adrenal conditions.
  • To determine the role of laparoscopy in managing primary and metastatic adrenal tumors.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 37 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed over 53 months.
  • The transperitoneal approach was predominantly used (97%) due to surgeon familiarity.
  • Contraindications included pregnancy and suspected periadrenal infiltration.

Main Results:

  • Mean operating time was 90 minutes, with a mean blood loss of 80 ml.
  • The average hospital stay was 2 days.
  • One death was the main complication; 90% of cases were benign (including 8 pheochromocytomas), and 10% were malignant.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopy is the gold standard for benign adrenal conditions.
  • The laparoscopic approach is reliable for single metastatic malignant adrenal masses.
  • Laparoscopic management of primary adrenal tumors is more controversial but can yield adequate results in experienced hands.