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Adrenalectomy by retroperitoneal laparoendoscopic single site surgery
Anibal Wood Branco1, William Kondo, Luciano Carneiro Stunitz
1Department of Urology, Cruz Vermelha Hospital, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Summary
Retroperitoneal laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) using standard laparoscopic tools is a feasible approach for adrenalectomy. This minimally invasive technique offers a potential alternative for treating benign adrenal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Endoscopic Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is standard for benign adrenal disease.
- Emerging techniques like mini-laparoscopy, NOTES, and LESS aim to reduce surgical invasiveness.
- This report details a retroperitoneal LESS adrenalectomy using conventional instruments.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old female presented with a 3-cm left adrenal mass.
- Preoperative hormone levels and urinary tests were normal.
- The patient underwent retroperitoneal LESS adrenalectomy with conventional laparoscopic equipment.
Findings:
- The adrenalectomy was completed in 82 minutes with minimal blood loss (≤50cc).
- The patient was discharged 12 hours post-surgery with no complications.
- Pathology confirmed an adrenal cortical adenoma.
Implications:
- Retroperitoneal LESS adrenalectomy using conventional instruments is technically feasible.
- Further research is needed to establish the safety, indications, and benefits of this approach.
- This technique may offer a less invasive option for adrenalectomies.
