Minimally invasive endocrine surgery.
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive endocrine surgery has experienced multiple new developments.


METHODS
Comprehensive review of the literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Minimally invasive techniques can be efficaciously and safely applied to most endocrine disorders. Endocrine surgeons should be skilled in these techniques in order to individualize the operative approach.
Addis
Michael D
MD
Division of Laparoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Inabnet
William B
WB
D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods; D013507:Endocrine Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures