Has laparoscopy impacted the indications for adrenalectomy?
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has assumed a greater role in the surgical management of tumors of the adrenal gland. Accompanying this evolution from open to minimally invasive surgery is the inevitable question of whether such change has impacted contemporary indications for adrenalectomy. We explore this question through a review of current laparoscopic adrenalectomy series in the context of established indications for surgical extirpation.
Hall
David W
DW
Division of Urology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, c4830B, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA. dhall@hmc.psu.edu
Raman
Jay D
JD
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000601:surgery; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome