title: Laparoscopic single site adrenalectomy using a conventional laparoscope and instrumentation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present a case of Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESS) left adrenalectomy performed with a conventional laparoscope and instruments.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 45-year-old male was diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism. Computed tomography detected a left adrenal nodule. Bilateral adrenal vein sampling was consistent with a left-sided source for hyperaldosteronism.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Total operative time for LESS left adrenalectomy was 120 minutes. The surgery was performed with conventional instruments, a standard 5-mm laparoscope, and a SILS port, with no additional incisions or trocars needed. No complications occurred, and the patient reported an uneventful recovery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  LESS adrenalectomy is a feasible procedure. Although articulating instruments and laparoscopes may offer advantages, LESS adrenalectomy can be done without these.
authors: Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA.
authors: Modesto J
authors: MJ
authors: Colon
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: Lemasters
authors: Phillipa
authors: P
authors: Newell
authors: Celia
authors: C
authors: Divino
authors: Kaare J
authors: KJ
authors: Weber
authors: Edward H
authors: EH
authors: Chin
mesh_terms: D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000601:surgery*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged