Surgery of the adrenal glands.
Because widespread use of imaging techniques has led to the frequent detection of incidentalomas, radiologists, endocrinologists, and endocrine surgeons must be knowledgeable about the appropriate evaluation of patients, and the selection of the appropriate surgical approach, including conventional open and laparoscopic adrenalectomy. This article reviews the authors' preferences based on experience with nearly 200 laparoscopic adrenalectomies.
Jossart
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Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
Burpee
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SE
Gagner
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000097:blood; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones