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Tuncel A, Langenhuijsen J, Erkan A, Mikhaylikov T, Arslan M, Aslan Y, Berker D, Ozgok Y, Gallyamov E, Gozen AS. Comparison of synchronous bilateral transperitoneal and posterior retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy: results of a multicenter study. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:1101-1107. [PMID: 32152673 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07474-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Different techniques for laparoscopic adrenalectomy have been proposed with the lateral transperitoneal approach and posterior retroperitoneal approach being the two more frequently minimally invasive surgeries in most of the clinics. There are no sufficient studies in which the results of lateral transperitoneal and posterior retroperitoneal approaches in synchronous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy have been compared. In the current study, we aimed to report our multicenter results of the lateral transperitoneal and posterior retroperitoneal synchronous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy experience in patients who had different bilateral adrenal pathologies and to compare the outcomes of these two different operative procedures. METHODS Between 2012 and 2018, a total of 52 patients with a mean age of 43.5 years underwent simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy at 6 different centers. Twenty-seven and 25 patients underwent bilateral lateral transperitoneal and posterior retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy, respectively. Patients' age, gender, body max index, operative indications, mass size, operation time, blood loss, length of hospitalization, intraoperative and postoperative complications and pathology reports were analyzed. RESULTS Synchronous bilateral transperitoneal group was younger than synchronous posterior retroperitoneal group (37 years vs. 50.4 years.) (p: 0.001). Posterior retroperitoneal group had significantly decreased operating time and less blood loss than transperitoneal group. No significant difference was found with regard to postoperative hospital stay, perioperative and postoperative complications between two groups. Majority of the histopathological results were adrenal hyperplasia associated with Cushing's disease (61.5%). Less frequent pathological results were adrenal adenoma and pheochromocytoma (15.4% and 13.5%, respectively). During the follow-up period, no recurrence or disease-related mortality was observed in the patients. CONCLUSION Our results shows that shorter operative time and less bleeding can be achieved with posterior retroperitoneal approach in synchronous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy. In our series, intraoperative and postoperative complication rates were similar between both surgical approaches.
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- Altug Tuncel
- Department of Urology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Moscow Central Aviation Hospital, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Moscow Central Aviation Hospital, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, SLK Kliniken, University of Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Germany.
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Nouralizadeh A, Afyouni A, Shakiba B, Radhi FK. Simultaneous Bilateral Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Adrenal Metastases of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report. J Endourol Case Rep 2017; 3:142-145. [PMID: 29098197 PMCID: PMC5655842 DOI: 10.1089/cren.2017.0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The possibility of bilateral adrenal gland metastasis from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been extremely rarely reported. Surgery may be the preferred treatment strategy for adrenal metastasis from RCC. In this article, we present a patient with bilateral large adrenal metastases from the left RCC, which was managed with simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic excision. A 64-year-old woman had undergone left adrenal sparing radical nephrectomy for a left RCC 7 years ago. Her abdominal CT scan revealed bilateral large adrenal metastasis. She underwent bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The operation was uneventful and the patient was discharged after 4 days with no complications. Bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal metastasis seems to be a feasible and safe procedure in such cases, but this needs to be confirmed by further studies with a larger sample size.
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- Akbar Nouralizadeh
- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Labbafinejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Labbafinejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Labbafinejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Labbafinejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Urology, Aljomhori General Hospital, Basrah, Iraq
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Novitsky YW, Kercher KW, Harrell AG, Heniford BT. Laparoscopic Expertise Increases Hospital Volume of Adrenal Surgery. Surg Innov 2016; 13:109-14. [PMID: 17012151 DOI: 10.1177/1553350606291370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The laparoscopic approach is preferred for most adrenal tumors but technical challenges limit its use. We evaluated the effects of the availability of laparoscopic expertise on the volume of the adrenal surgery at a tertiary care hospital. Patients undergoing adrenalectomy 5 years before and 5 years after an advanced laparoscopic program was established were retrospectively reviewed. The average annual volume increased from 2 cases during the first period to 15 cases during the 5 years (1999-2003) after laparoscopic expertise became available. The average distance of travel to the hospital was significantly greater for the latter patients and significantly more patients were referred from outside of a 30-mile radius. Although the average statewide annual number of adrenalectomies has not significantly changed, the proportion of adrenalectomies performed at our institution rose. Offering a laparoscopic approach has altered physicians’ referral patterns and has significantly increased the volume of adrenal surgery at the institution.
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- Yuri W Novitsky
- Department of Surgery, Division of GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA
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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma is more difficult compared to other adrenal tumors. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2015; 10:466-71. [PMID: 26649097 PMCID: PMC4653249 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2015.52869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard for the treatment of benign adrenal tumors. However, some authors raise the problem of differences in surgery for pheochromocytoma in comparison to other lesions. Aim To compare laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma and for other tumors. Material and methods Four hundred and thirty-seven patients with adrenal tumors were included in the retrospective analysis. Patients were divided into two groups: 1 (124 patients treated for pheochromocytoma) and 2 (313 patients with other types of tumor). The two groups were compared with respect to mean operative time, intraoperative blood loss, conversion rate, complication rate and the relationship of tumor size with operative time. Results The mean operative time in group 1 was 91 min, and in group 2 it was 82 min (p = 0.016). In both groups 1 and 2, tumor size correlated with operative time (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0003, respectively). The mean blood loss in groups 1 and 2 was 117 ml and 54 ml, respectively (p = 0.0011). The complication rate in groups 1 and 2 was 4% and 4.2%, respectively (p = 0.9542). In groups 1 and 2, conversion was necessary in 2 (1.6%) and 5 (1.6%) cases, respectively (p = 0.9925). Conclusions Longer operative time and higher blood loss after laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma indicate its greater difficulty. However, despite these drawbacks, minimally invasive surgery still seems to be an effective and safe method.
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Neychev V, Steinberg SM, Yang L, Mehta A, Nilubol N, Keil MF, Nieman L, Stratakis CA, Kebebew E. Long-Term Outcome of Bilateral Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Measured by Disease-Specific Questionnaire in a Unique Group of Patients with Cushing's Syndrome. Ann Surg Oncol 2015; 22 Suppl 3:S699-706. [PMID: 25968622 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-015-4605-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy (LBA) is recommended for patients with bilateral adrenal disease and occult or unresectable ectopic Cushing's syndrome (CS). There are limited data on long-term outcomes after LBA, partly due to the lack of disease-specific tools for the measurement of impact on patients' health and quality of life. METHODS We used a disease-specific questionnaire covering all major clinicopathologic characteristics of CS. We compared the outcome from LBA to a control group of 60 patients who had thyroidectomy (matched for age, gender, and time of surgery, 2:1 control-to-CS). RESULTS Twenty-eight patients (20 women and 8 men) underwent LBA for CS. Of them, 24 patients (86 %) provided responses to our questionnaire. Ninety-two percent of patients' responses indicated a significant improvement of general Cushing's physical features with complete resolution reported in 59 % of responses. Significant improvement of associated biochemical abnormalities and comorbidities was reported in 83 % of patients' responses including complete reversal in 58 %. Significant improvement in emotional-behavioral symptoms was reported in 84 % of patients' responses with complete recovery in 53 %. All patients expressed satisfaction with LBA and significant improvement in their general health and self-reported quality of life. All of the improvements after LBA were statistically significant compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS Our disease-specific questionnaire enables a clearer understanding of the association between the clinical, metabolic, and emotional-behavioral features of CS, its treatment with LBA, and long-term impact on patient-reported quality of life. This disease-specific questionnaire may be useful for future studies in patients with CS.
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- Vladimir Neychev
- Endocrine Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Biostatistics and Data Management Section, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Endocrine Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Endocrine Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Endocrine Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section on Endocrinology and Genetics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section on Reproductive Endocrinology, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section on Endocrinology and Genetics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Endocrine Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Taira N, Kawabata T, Ichi T, Kushi K, Yohena T, Kawasaki H, Ishikawa K. Long-term survival after surgical treatment of metachronous bilateral adrenal metastases of non-small cell lung carcinoma. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2014; 15:444-6. [PMID: 25317919 PMCID: PMC4206476 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.891027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Patient: Male, 70 Final Diagnosis: Bilateral adrenal metastasis Symptoms: — Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Surgery Specialty: Surgery
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- Naohiro Taira
- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Okinawa National Hospital, Ginowan, Japan
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Al-Otaibi KM, Abduljabbar MA. Symptomatic cycling Cushing disease managed by simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy in a 11-year-old boy. J Family Community Med 2014; 21:61-4. [PMID: 24696635 PMCID: PMC3966100 DOI: 10.4103/2230-8229.128791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We report symptomatic cycling Cushing disease in a 11-year-old boy that was managed with simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Positioning and the surgical technique have been fully described. Excellent results were achieved. Recent application of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for various adrenal pathology is highly effective and offers better results than open surgery. Post-operative recovery after laparoscopic technique is significantly shorter than the open technique.
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- Khalid M. Al-Otaibi
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Carter YM, Mazeh H, Sippel RS, Chen H. Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic resection for large (≥ 6 CM) pheochromocytomas without suspected malignancy. Endocr Pract 2013; 18:720-6. [PMID: 22982788 DOI: 10.4158/ep12014.or] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether laparoscopic adrenalectomy in patients without radiologic evidence of cancer compromises the perioperative and long-term outcomes in patients with large (≥ 6 cm) pheochromocytomas. METHODS We analyzed a prospective adrenal database of consecutive patients who underwent adrenalectomy at our institution between September 2000 and September 2010. Patients with diagnosed pheochromocytoma who underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy were included. Patients with tumors smaller than 6 cm were compared with those presenting with tumors 6 cm or larger. RESULTS One hundred fifty-seven patients underwent adrenalectomy, and there were 32 catecholamine-secreting tumors. Of the 33, 7 were excluded from the study because of open surgery. Thus, 25 patients presented with 26 pheochromocytomas and underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Thirteen of the 25 patients (52%) were women. Mean age (± standard error of the mean) was 53 ± 3 years. Mean tumor size was 5.2 ± 0.5 cm, and 11 pheochromocytomas (42%) were 6 cm or larger. Tumor size was significantly different between the large pheochromocytoma and the small pheochromocytoma groups (7.6 ± 0.4 vs 3.6 ± 0.4 cm, P<.001), but there was no significant difference in intraoperative complications, estimated blood loss, cancer diagnosis, or recurrence. The length of stay was comparable between the 2 cohorts, and there were no incidents of capsular invasion or adverse cardiovascular events. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic adrenalectomy of pheochromocytomas larger than 6 cm is feasible and safe with comparable results to those achieved with laparoscopic adrenalectomy in patients with smaller pheochromocytomas.
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- Yvette M Carter
- Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA
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Al-Zahrani HM. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: An update. Arab J Urol 2012; 10:56-65. [PMID: 26558005 PMCID: PMC4442880 DOI: 10.1016/j.aju.2011.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2011] [Revised: 11/21/2011] [Accepted: 11/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Objective To review the current role and outcome of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) in the management of adrenal tumours. Methods A Medline search using the keywords (adrenalectomy, laparoscopy, adrenal masses/tumours) was done for reports published between 1990 and 2011. Key articles were used to find more relevant references on the evaluation and laparoscopic management of adrenal masses. Results The hormonal evaluation is not standardised, but initial screening tests are recommended and followed with confirmatory ones when positive, equivocal or the clinical presentation suggest adrenal hyperfunction. The imaging studies had, and continued to, advance, especially computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging and positron-emission tomography/CT. These advances have increased the accuracy of the diagnosis of adrenal masses, with a reported high sensitivity and specificity of 95–100%. The introduction of laparoscopy has resulted in more adrenal lesions being removed, especially incidental lesions smaller than the 5–6 cm that was previously the indication for surgical excision. The technique has developed and larger lesions of >6 cm are now considered for LA in the proper setting. The transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches are currently widely practised, with minor differences in the outcome. The reported outcome, although mostly retrospective, is excellent and with fewer complications. The role of LA for adrenal malignancy should be considered cautiously. Preoperative imaging signs of invasion into surrounding structures should be considered a contraindication for LA. Conclusion LA is the standard procedure for most adrenal lesions of appropriate size and no signs of surrounding tissue invasion, giving an excellent outcome.
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Kawasaki Y, Ishidoya S, Kaiho Y, Ito A, Satoh F, Morimoto R, Nakagawa H, Arai Y. Laparoscopic simultaneous bilateral adrenalectomy: Assessment of feasibility and potential indications. Int J Urol 2011; 18:762-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2011.02846.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Perry KA, El Youssef R, Pham TH, Sheppard BC. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large unilateral pheochromocytoma: experience in a large academic medical center. Surg Endosc 2009; 24:1462-7. [PMID: 20033709 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-009-0801-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2009] [Accepted: 11/11/2009] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the treatment of choice for most adrenal lesions. Concerns have persisted about its application to large pheochromocytomas due to reports of hemodynamic instability, difficult dissection, and tumor spillage. METHODS Thirty patients underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy for unilateral pheochromocytoma between 1998 and 2006. Outcome measures including operative time, blood loss, intraoperative hemodynamic instability, conversion rate, complications, and disease recurrence were analyzed based on tumor size. RESULTS Twenty-two patients had small tumors and eight had large lesions. These groups did not differ in terms of operative time, blood loss, conversion rate, length of stay or complication rate. Intraoperative hemodynamic instability occurred in 56.7% of cases, but was not different between groups. There were no recurrences in either group. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and effective treatment for large pheochromocytomas. Intraoperative hemodynamic instability remains a frequent occurrence regardless of tumor size. There were no cases of disease recurrence or iatrogenic pheochromocytosis.
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- Kyle A Perry
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, OHSU M/C L223A, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Pugliese R, Boniardi M, de Carli S, Sansonna F, Costanzi A, Maggioni D, Ferrari GC, Di Lernia S, Loli P, Grossrubatscher E. Laparoscopic bilateral simultaneous adrenalectomy: results of 11 operations. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2008; 18:588-92. [PMID: 18721010 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2007.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was undertaken to evaluate the outcomes of the simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study, including 11 patients with bilateral adrenal lesions, affected by Cushing's syndrome (n=2), Cushing's disease (n=6), pheochromocytoma (n=2), and 1 adrenocorticotrophin-hormone-dependent hypercortisolism of unknown origin. RESULTS Elevan bilateral adrenalectomies were carried out by the laparoscopic approach with no conversions. The operations were performed in 7 cases by the lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy (LTLA), in 3 by the posterior approach (PRA), and in 1 by the combined approach. The mean size of the masses was 5 cm. (range, 4-13). The average operating time was 245 minutes for LTLA and 218 minutes for PRA (P<0.05). The estimated mean blood loss was 87+/-36 mL (range, 20-150). No patients required transfusions. The mean hospital stay was 5+/-1.8 days (range, 4-7). The mean follow-up was 34 months (range, 2-96). CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms that the bilateral adrenalectomy by the minimally invasive technique is safe and effective, affording acceptable blood loss and morbidity with a short hospital stay.
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Takata MC, Kebebew E, Clark OH, Duh QY. Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy: results for 30 consecutive cases. Surg Endosc 2008; 22:202-7. [PMID: 17623238 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9478-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most patients requiring bilateral adrenalectomy have adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome. Some of these patients are severely debilitated from the chronic effects of cortisol overproduction. This study aimed to analyze the indications, safety, efficacy, and outcomes for laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy from the authors' experience. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted at a university tertiary referral center. Between March 1996 and August 2006, 30 consecutive patients underwent simultaneous laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy. The patient records were analyzed to obtain patient demographics, disease etiology, surgical approach, operating room information, postoperative complications (30 days), hospital length of stay (LOS), and follow-up information. RESULTS The 30 participants (22 women and 8 men) had a mean age of 44 years. The indications for bilateral adrenalectomy were refractory Cushing's disease (n = 16), occult ectopic ACTH syndrome (n = 9), and bilateral pheochromocytoma (n = 5). A mean of 53 months elapsed between onset of symptoms and adrenalectomy. Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy was completed for all the patients with no intraoperative complications. Four patients (13%) experienced six complications. The mean postoperative LOS was 3.5 days (range, 1-12 days). Seven patients required a preoperative LOS, for a mean of 7.1 days (range, 1-20 days), and a postoperative LOS, for a mean of 5 days (range, 2-12 days). The 23 patients who did not require preoperative hospitalization had a mean postoperative LOS of 3 days (range, 1-7 days). All the patients received postoperative steroid replacement and appropriate follow-up assessment with an endocrinologist. At this writing, the patients with Cushing's syndrome available for follow-up evaluation continue to receive steroid replacement, and all the pheochromocytoma patients have experienced a documented postoperative biochemical cure. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy is safe and effective for this high-risk patient population. Although patients should be monitored closely in the postoperative period, most are discharged with glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement in a short time without complications.
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- M C Takata
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Clinical experience with 68 patients. Surg Oncol 2007; 17:49-57. [PMID: 17949973 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2007.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2007] [Revised: 07/16/2007] [Accepted: 09/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to analyze feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). Pathology, size and bilateral site of lesions were considered. Between December 1998 and May 2007 in our institution a total of 68 patients of mean age of 53 years underwent unilateral (n=57) or bilateral (n=11) LA. Adrenal masses averaged 5.4cm in size (range 1.2-13cm) and 56.7g in weight (range 10-265) including 71 benign and 8 malignant lesions. A total of 79 adrenal glands were resected, 44 right sided and 35 left sided. Removal was complete in 77 cases and partial (sparing adrenalectomy) in 1 patient affected by bilateral pheochomocytoma. Three left adrenalectomies for pheochromocytoma were robot-assisted. The transperitoneal lateral approach was preferred and the posterior retroperitoneal approach was adopted in 5 patients. The mean duration of surgery for each LA was 138+/-90min and 3.8 trocar were used on average (range 3-6). Conversion was needed in 3 cases owing to difficult dissection of large masses. Estimated mean blood loss for each LA was 95+/-30ml and it was greater for bilateral LA. Mortality was nil and morbidity was 5.8%. The average length of hospital stay (LOS) in surgical unit was 4+/-2.4 days (range 2-8). Patients affected by hormone secreting or bilateral lesions, by unilateral or bilateral pheochromocytoma and by bilateral Cushing's disease were transferred to the endocrinological ward so that their overall hospital stay was prolonged to 9+/-2.8 days on average (range 7-17). Mean duration of follow-up of patients was 38 months (range 2-100) and demonstrated acceptable endocrine results. Three primary cortical carcinomas were discovered as chance findings on histologic examination. While long-term results after LA for cortical carcinomas were poor and LA is not recommended in such cases, long-term results after LA for adrenal metastases were encouraging.
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Castillo OA, Vitagliano G, Cortes O, Kerkebe M, Pinto I, Arellano L. Bilateral Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy. J Endourol 2007; 21:1053-8. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Octavio A. Castillo
- Section of Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology, Department of Urology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
- Department of Pathology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Section of Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology, Department of Urology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Section of Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology, Department of Urology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Section of Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology, Department of Urology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Section of Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology, Department of Urology, Clínica Santa Maria, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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Muñoz A, López-Vivanco G, Mañé JM, Fernández R, Díaz-Aguirregoitia J, Saiz M, Barceló R. Metastatic non-small-cell lung carcinoma successfully treated with pre-operative chemotherapy and bilateral adrenalectomy. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2006; 36:731-4. [PMID: 17071712 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyl101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer is a common condition with a dismal prognosis. Although palliative chemotherapy improves survival and quality of life, nearly all patients die of progressive disease. Metastatic involvement of adrenal glands is not rare, but usually reflects widespread dissemination. Selected patients with single adrenal metastasis may be cured with surgery, although the level of evidence comes from single cases reports and short retrospective series. Here we report a patient with bilateral adrenal metastases from previously resected non-small-cell lung cancer, who remains free of disease four years after pre-operative chemotherapy and bilateral adrenalectomy.
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- Alberto Muñoz
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Osakidtza, Basque Country, Spain.
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Kiriakopoulos A, Tsakayanis D, Linos D. Bilateral Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Adrenalectomy in Three Children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2006; 16:534-9. [PMID: 17004885 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2006.16.534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study focuses on the clinical presentation, surgical technique, and results of bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy in three girls aged 6, 13, and 14. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included two girls with bilateral tumors (pheochromocytomas in one case, recurrent leiomyosarcomas in the other case) and a girl with micronodular hyperplasia associated with Cushing's syndrome. RESULTS Six transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed with no conversions. The average operative time was 137 minutes (range 125-148); the mean estimated blood loss was 75 mL; the mean size of the adrenal lesions was 8 cm (range, 0.5-9); and the mean length of hospital stay was 3 days (range, 2-4). Resolution of clinical and biochemical parameters of adrenal hyperfunction was accomplished in the patients with adrenocortical hyperplasia and pheochromocytoma. No tumor recurrence has been so far found in the case of the leiomyosarcomas. CONCLUSION Bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy can be performed safely and effectively with a shorter hospital stay, minimal blood loss, and excellent functional outcome in the pediatric population.
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Mikhail AA, Tolhurst SR, Orvieto MA, Stockton BR, Zorn KC, Weiss RE, Kaplan EL, Shalhav AL. Open versus laparoscopic simultaneous bilateral adrenalectomy. Urology 2006; 67:693-6. [PMID: 16584759 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2005] [Revised: 09/26/2005] [Accepted: 10/18/2005] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare our experience with synchronous bilateral adrenalectomy using laparoscopic and open techniques. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the reference standard for management of benign unilateral adrenal pathologic findings. METHODS This was a nonrandomized retrospective chart review of 12 known patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral adrenalectomy, comparing five laparoscopic and seven open procedures. One urologic surgeon performed all laparoscopic cases, and one general surgeon performed all open procedures. RESULTS All patients had Cushing's disease or syndrome. The average patient age was 47.4 years (range 24 to 71) and 42.4 years (range 19 to 70), with an average body mass index of 38.2 kg/m2 and 36.0 kg/m2 for the laparoscopic and open groups, respectively. The operating time was on average 60 minutes longer for the laparoscopic group. No open conversions were necessary. The median blood loss (100 versus 500 mL, P < 0.01) and hematocrit drop (8.5% versus 12.6%, P = 0.05) were lower for the laparoscopic group. The transfusion rates and hospital stay trended lower in the laparoscopic group (20% versus 57% and 3 versus 8.5 days, respectively). Specimen weights for both the right and left glands trended larger for the laparoscopic group. The complication rates were similar between groups at 60% for the laparoscopic versus 71% for the open groups. CONCLUSIONS Simultaneous laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy is safe and effective. Compared with the open approach, it resulted in decreased blood loss, lower transfusion rate, and a trend toward a shorter hospital stay, although the operating time was longer. The laparoscopic approach should be the treatment of choice for bilateral adrenalectomy.
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- Albert A Mikhail
- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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Gockel I, Heintz A, Roth W, Junginger T. Adrenalectomy for Bilateral and Recurrent Pheochromocytoma: Increased Intraoperative Risk? Am Surg 2006. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480607200308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma is per se associated with a specific intraoperative cardiovascular risk caused by catecholamine secretion during manipulation of the tumor. Bilateral or multiple, and recurrent chromaffine tumors are special subentities with a potentially more intensified and longer surgical preparation. The aim of our study was to examine these effects on hemodynamic changes compared with those observed for primary, solitary tumors. Of the 82 studied interventions between February 1992 and May 2005, 58 were seen to involve primary, unilateral tumors, 17 involved bilateral (1 trilateral) findings, and there were 7 cases of recurrency. The hemodynamic changes related to primary, solitary pheochromocytomas revealed a higher frequency of intraoperative blood pressure crises (37%) compared with the comparative groups (11.8% in bilateral and 0% in recurrent tumors), as well as higher maximum pCO2 values noted. The intraoperative blood loss was more pronounced in interventions involving recurrencies. Aside from an appropriate preliminary therapy using an α-blocker and the careful surgical preparation of the adrenal gland, the different hemodynamic changes possibly may be related to the presence of smaller tumors in bilateral pheochromocytoma, as well as being based upon the already existent ligature of the draining vein in the event of recurrent procedures. The extent to which the adrenergic effect of the increased maximum pCO2 value plays a role on the development of higher maximum blood pressure values and more frequent intraoperative blood pressure crises continues to remain unclear.
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- Ines Gockel
- From the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- From the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- From the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- From the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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Kercher KW, Novitsky YW, Park A, Matthews BD, Litwin DEM, Heniford BT. Laparoscopic curative resection of pheochromocytomas. Ann Surg 2005; 241:919-26; discussion 926-8. [PMID: 15912041 PMCID: PMC1357171 DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000164175.26785.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Pheochromocytomas are relatively uncommon tumors whose operative resection has clear medical and technical challenges. While the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic adrenalectomy are relatively well documented, few studies with extended follow-up have been conducted to measure the success of the procedure for the most challenging of the adrenal tumors. In addition, several reports question the applicability of a minimally invasive approach for sizeable pheochromocytomas. The purpose of our investigation was to assess the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytomas in the largest study to date when performed by experienced laparoscopic surgeons. METHODS All pheochromocytomas removed by the authors from January 1995 to October 2004 were reviewed under an Institutional Review Board approved protocol. Eighty-five percent were documented in a prospective fashion. RESULTS Eighty consecutive patients underwent laparoscopic resection of 81 pheochromocytomas. Seventy-nine were found in the adrenal (42 left, 35 right, 1 bilateral); 2 were extra-adrenal paragangliomas. Eight patients had multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome. Two lesions were malignant. There were 48 females and 32 males with a mean age of 45 years (range, 15-79 years). Mean tumor size was 5.0 cm (range, 2-12.1 cm); 41 of these lesions were 5 cm in size or larger. Average operative time and blood loss were 169 minutes (range, 69-375 minutes) and 97 mL (range, 20-500 mL), respectively. Intraoperative hypertension (systolic blood pressure, >170 mm Hg) was reported in 53% of patients and hypotension (systolic blood pressure, <90 mm Hg) in 28% of patients. There were no conversions to open surgery. Mean length of stay was 2.3 days (range, 1-10 days). There were 6 perioperative morbidities (7.5%) and no mortalities. No patient required a blood transfusion. No recurrence of endocrinopathy has been documented at a mean follow-up of 21.4 months. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic resection of pheochromocytomas, including large lesions, can be accomplished safely by experienced surgeons. A short hospital stay with minimal operative morbidity and eradication of endocrinopathy support the minimally invasive approach for adrenalectomy in the setting of pheochromocytoma.
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- Kent W Kercher
- Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28232, USA
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) has become the procedure of choice for small benign lesions. Compared with open adrenalectomy (OA), it appears to achieve superior results in terms of recovery, cosmesis and morbidity. METHODS A Medline literature search (PubMed database, 1990-2003) was undertaken to identify relevant English language papers. Studies comparing LA with OA were categorized according to their level of evidence. Variables of outcome were analysed systematically for various adrenal pathologies. RESULTS No prospective randomized studies comparing LA with OA were identified. According to 20 comparative case-control studies (level 3b) and many case-series reports (level 4), the results of LA were reproducible and it has consistently been associated with faster recovery and lower morbidity than OA. The clinical outcome in hormonally active lesions was similar. The lateral transabdominal approach was the laparoscopic technique of choice; it was practised by 78.6 per cent of surgeons. Lesion sizes of 10-12 cm were cited as the upper limit for LA in many large series. Experience of 70 malignancies demonstrated the feasibility of LA, with short-term oncological results comparable to those of conventional surgery. CONCLUSION Despite a lack of a high level of evidence in its favour, LA has practically replaced OA in the management of small and medium-size benign functioning and non-functioning adrenal lesions, as it has proved to be as effective as OA with less associated morbidity. Although limited experience with large and malignant tumours shows some promise, present data are insufficient for clear conclusions to be drawn.
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- A Assalia
- Division of Laparoscopy and Department of Surgery, Weill-Cornell College of Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York 10021, USA
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Gonzalez R, Smith CD, Mcclusky DA, Ramaswamy A, Branum GD, Hunter JG, Weber CJ. Laparoscopic Approach Reduces Likelihood of Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Adrenalectomy. Am Surg 2004. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480407000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Laparoscopy has been reported advantageous over the conventional open technique for adrenalectomy. However, most comparative series include the relatively more challenging cases in the open group. The aim of this study is to assess the actual role of laparoscopy in reducing perioperative complications compared to open surgery in patients undergoing adrenalectomy. Between January 1992 and December 2002, we performed 148 adrenalectomies in 138 patients. Depending on the approach, patients were divided into laparoscopic (LA) or open adrenalectomy (OA) groups. Demographics, tumor characteristics, operative data, and outcomes were analyzed. Linear and logistic regressions identified factors influencing perioperative outcomes. Multivariate-adjusted logistic regression assessed independent relationship between factors and perioperative outcomes. A total of 78 cases were performed laparoscopically and 70 open. Patients were matched for age and sex. Tumor size was smaller (3 ± 2 vs 5 ± 3 cm), operative time was shorter (133 ± 65 vs 165 ± 100 min), estimated blood loss was less (114 ± 152 vs 350 ± 417 cc), length of stay was shorter (3 ± 2 vs 7 ± 3 days), and overall complication rate was lower (7% vs 20%) in the LA compared to the OA group. The incidence of cancer in tumors ≥6 cm (31%) was higher than in those <6 cm (4%). All patients with cancer underwent OA. LA was the only factor independently associated with a decreased likelihood of intraoperative bleeding and postoperative pulmonary complications. Large and malignant adrenal tumors are more frequently removed through an open approach. However, this fact has no influence on the advantages of the LA over the OA. Laparoscopy reduces perioperative adrenalectomy perioperative complication rates. It has a positive impact on intraoperative bleeding and postoperative pulmonary complications.
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- Rodrigo Gonzalez
- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Emory Endosurgery Unit, General and Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Niemann U, Behrend M. Bilateral endoscopic adrenalectomy for Cushing's syndrome in a patient with polycystic liver and kidney disease. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2004; 14:35-7. [PMID: 15259585 DOI: 10.1097/00129689-200402000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Microadenomectomy via a transsphenoidal approach is today's treatment of choice to achieve normal cortisol blood levels in patients with ACTH-secreting pituitary tumors. Should neurosurgery fail, bilateral adrenalectomy is recommended. Today the endoscopic, transabdominal or retroperitoneal adrenalectomy is regarded as the gold standard for the operation of endocrine-active adrenal tumors. Therefore, in principle, the question of the indication for the endoscopic operation no longer arises but only the question of the technical feasibility in individual cases. We report on a patient with a pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome after a twice-repeated unsuccessful transsphenoidal adenomectomy and with additional polycystic kidney and liver disease, who underwent bilateral retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy. Despite the massive enlargement of both kidneys, it was possible to safely perform a bilateral retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy. In the case of marked bilateral cystic kidneys, a bilateral retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in Cushing's syndrome is technical possible and a safe and effective method of treatment.
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- Ulf Niemann
- Department of Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Detmold Roentgenstrasse, Detmold, Germany
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Zimmerman P, DaSilva M, Newman T, Marx W, Simon H. Simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a surgical option for multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2) patients with bilateral pheochromocytomas. Surg Endosc 2004; 18:870. [PMID: 15216874 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-4533-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2) is a rare disorder. Of this group, 42% develop a pheochromocytoma of which 60% will have bilateral involvement. Although the benefits of unilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy have been well documented, fewer cases of simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy have been reported. We present the cases of three patients with MEN 2 who underwent successful simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy after their initial presentation with bilateral pheochromocytoma. Although the management of bilateral pheochromocytomas has traditionally been approached via open laparotomy or bilateral posterior incisions, the bilateral laparoscopic approach should be considered a viable alternative for patients requiring surgical intervention. Clinical outcomes and complications are similar to open laparotomy. Simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and effective procedure that results in a more rapid recovery and a shorter hospital stay for patients with bilateral pheochromocytomas originating from MEN 2.
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- P Zimmerman
- Department of Surgery, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
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Iannelli A, Fabiani P, Karimdjee BS, Baque P, Venissac N, Gugenheim J. Therapeutic laparoscopy for blunt abdominal trauma with bowel injuries. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2003; 13:189-91. [PMID: 12855102 DOI: 10.1089/109264203766207726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In the setting of abdominal trauma, laparoscopy is used mainly for diagnosis, and its role in definitive operative repair is still debated. We report the case of a 50-year-old woman who underwent diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy after being subjected to blunt abdominal trauma in a traffic accident. Multiple injuries to the small bowel and colon were repaired laparoscopically with a favorable outcome. Surgeons with experience in advanced laparoscopy and trauma care can use laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of selected patients with blunt abdominal trauma.
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- Antonio Iannelli
- Department of Liver Transplantation, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Archet 2 Hospital, Nice, France
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