[Pheochromocytoma: laparoscopic treatment].
OBJECTIVE
We report this clinical case not only for the laparoscopic approach of a pheochromocytoma but also because of its particular aggressiveness and oddity of its clinical presentation.


METHODS
44 years old male presenting with oppressive chest pain with accompanying vegetative symptoms, who was diagnosed of right adrenal pheochromocytoma.


RESULTS
After the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was established and double adrenergic blockage implemented, transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery was performed. Pathological analysis of the surgical specimen confirmed the clinical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Patient was discharged home two days after surgery without any complication.


CONCLUSIONS
The laparoscopic approach of adrenal pheochromocytoma is possible and safe in centres with laparoscopic experience, obtaining the same results than open surgery, offering advantages for the patient such as less pain, smaller incisions, and early ambulation, which results in a shorter hospital stay.
Cabrera Castillo
Pedro Manuel
PM
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitorio La Paz, Madrid, España. manuelcabreracastillo@gmail.com
Aguilera Bazán
Alfredo
A
Cansino Alcaide
José Ramón
JR
Alvarez Maestro
Mario
M
De la Peña Barthel
Javier Jesús
JJ
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*