Laparoscopic excision of para-aortic ectopic pheochromocytoma.
Ectopic pheochromocytomas (paragangliomas) are rare tumors that are traditionally treated with open surgery. We present our technique of such a tumor treated laparoscopically and review the safety, feasibility and advantages of this approach.
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Jonathan M
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Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Saleh
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Tisdale
Britton
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Matsumoto
Edward D
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Kapoor
Anil
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D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010236:Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy