Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy in a child.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is an established technique--in adults. This report describes a bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy in a child. As in adults, it indicates that the technique is superior in anatomic exposure and postoperative recovery, and is well suited for children.
Schier
F
F
Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center, Jena, Germany.
Mutter
D
D
Bennek
J
J
Brock
D
D
Hoepffner
W
W
D000293:Adolescent; D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy