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Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) adrenalectomy: technique and outcomes
Abhay Rane1, Luca Cindolo, Luigi Schips
1Department of Urology, East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH, UK. a.rane@btinternet.com
World Journal of Urology
|April 27, 2011
Summary
Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) adrenalectomy is feasible and safe, offering less patient discomfort but requiring more operative time. Long-term outcomes will determine its benefits over conventional laparoscopy.
Area of Science:
- Urological surgery
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Adrenal gland surgery
Background:
- Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery is an evolving minimally invasive technique.
- Adrenalectomy is commonly performed for various adrenal gland pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the surgical technique of LESS adrenalectomy.
- To analyze outcomes associated with LESS adrenalectomy.
- To provide an overview of the current status of LESS adrenalectomy.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive PubMed literature search for LESS and adrenal surgery.
- Inclusion of institutional experience.
- Analysis of clinical descriptive and comparative reports on LESS adrenal surgery.
Main Results:
- LESS adrenalectomy is effective for multiple indications with varied approaches.
- The procedure appears safe, with reduced postoperative discomfort but increased operative time.
- Technical challenges include instrument adjustment, one-handed manipulation, and tissue re-grasping.
Conclusions:
- The feasibility and safety of LESS adrenalectomy are established.
- Long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm benefits over conventional laparoscopy.
- Further studies are needed to define the role and oncological safety of LESS adrenal surgery.
