Adrenalectomy via the dorsal approach: a benchmark for laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
OBJECTIVE
We reviewed our experience with posterior surgical excision of aldosteronomas.


METHODS
A retrospective review identified 40 consecutive cases performed by 1 surgeon.


RESULTS
Mean patient age was 46 years and mean blood loss was 237 cc. There was no perioperative mortality or intraoperative complications. Times to unassisted ambulation and return to a normal diet were 2.2 and 2.4 days, respectively, with a mean postoperative hospital stay of 4.4 days.


CONCLUSIONS
The removal of aldosteronomas via the dorsal approach is a safe reliable technique with acceptable morbidity. These results provide a benchmark by which the results of laparoscopic adrenalectomy may be judged.
Nash
P A
PA
Department of Urology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Leibovitch
I
I
Donohue
J P
JP
D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies