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Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy following failed hypophysectomy

T W Bax1, D R Marcus, G Q Galloway

  • 1Department of Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201, USA.

Surgical Endoscopy
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy is a safe and effective treatment for persistent Cushing's syndrome after hypophysectomy. This minimally invasive approach offers good outcomes for patients with adrenal pathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and effective treatment for adrenal pathology with lower morbidity.
  • While common for adrenal tumors, its use for persistent Cushing's syndrome post-hypophysectomy is less documented.
  • Open bilateral adrenalectomy has been used for this condition, but laparoscopic data is scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy for persistent Cushing's syndrome following attempted hypophysectomy.
  • To assess the feasibility of this minimally invasive approach in a challenging clinical scenario.

Main Methods:

  • Four patients with persistent Cushing's syndrome post-hypophysectomy underwent laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy.

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  • Procedures were performed transabdominally, with one in the supine position and three in sequential lateral decubitus positions.

    • Main Results:

    • All four procedures were completed laparoscopically with a mean operative time of 4.6 hours.
    • Average blood loss was 156 cc; one patient required reoperation for bleeding, managed laparoscopically.
    • Three patients were discharged within five days, with no recurrence of disease after a 10-month follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy is a viable and effective surgical option for managing persistent Cushing's syndrome after failed hypophysectomy.
    • The lateral decubitus position improved visualization during the procedure.