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Aydın YM, Günseren KÖ, Çiçek MÇ, Aslan ÖF, Gül ÖÖ, Cander S, Yavaşcaoğlu İ. The effect of mass functionality on laparoscopic adrenalectomy outcomes. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:212. [PMID: 38985178 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03409-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the effect of adrenal mass functionality and different hormone subtypes synthesized by the adrenal masses on laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 298 patients, 154 of whom were diagnosed with nonfunctional masses. In the functional group, 33, 62, and 59 patients had Conn syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, and pheochromocytoma, respectively. The variables were analyzed between the functional and nonfunctional groups and then compared among functional masses through subgroup analysis. RESULTS The incidence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity, blood loss, and length of hospital stay (LOH) were significantly higher in the functional group than in the nonfunctional group. In the subgroup analysis, patients with pheochromocytoma had significantly lower body mass index but significantly higher mass size, blood loss, and LOH than the other two groups. A positive correlation was found between mass size and blood loss in patients with pheochromocytoma (p ≤ 0.001, r = 0.761). However, no significant difference in complications was found among the groups. CONCLUSIONS In this study, patients with functional adrenal masses had higher comorbidity rates and American Society of Anesthesiologists scores. Moreover, blood loss and LOH were longer on patients with functional adrenal masses who underwent LA. Mass size, blood loss, and LOH in patients with pheochromocytoma were significantly longer than those in patients with other functional adrenal masses. Thus, mass functionality did not increase the complications.
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- Yavuz Mert Aydın
- Department of Urology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey.
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- Department of Urology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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Gao RR, Chilukuri N, Rokhlin P, Shebrain S. Thirty day postoperative outcomes following laparoscopic adrenalectomy for functional adrenal tumors. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7893-7900. [PMID: 37415017 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10255-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Functional adrenal tumors (FATs) are rare and if left untreated, there is a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality due to uncontrolled excess hormone secretion. The three most common FATs are cortisone-producing tumors (hypercortisolism), aldosterone-producing tumors (hyperaldosteronism), and catecholamines-producing tumors (pheochromocytomas). The study aims to evaluate demographic characteristics and 30-day outcomes after laparoscopic adrenalectomy of FATs. METHODS Patients who underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy for FATs were selected from the ACS-NSQIP database (2015-2017), and divided into three groups (hyperaldosteronism, hypercortisolism, and pheochromocytoma). Preoperative demographics, medical comorbidities, and 30-day postoperative outcomes among the three groups were analyzed using the chi-squared test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess the effects independent variables on the likelihood of increased overall morbidity. RESULTS Of a total of 2410 patients who underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy, 345 (14.3%) patients with FATs were included. Patients in the hypercortisolism group were younger, had higher proportion of females, had higher BMI, had a higher proportion of White ethnicity and had a higher proportion of diabetes. The hyperaldosteronism group had a higher proportion of Black ethnicity and a higher proportion of hypertension (HTN) requiring medication. Thirty day postoperative outcomes showed that the pheochromocytoma group had a higher rate of serious morbidity, overall morbidity, and highest readmission rates. There were three deaths, 1 in the pheochromocytoma and 2 in the hypercortisolism groups. Operative time (in minutes) was longer in the hypercortisolism group. Median length of stay was higher in hypercortisolism (2 days) and pheochromocytoma (1.5 day) groups. CONCLUSION Functional adrenal tumors show distinct variations in patient demographics and postoperative outcomes. It is essential to use this information during the preoperative period to optimize patients prior to intervention and counsel patients about potential postoperative outcomes.
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- Raisa R Gao
- Department of General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, USA
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Cianci P, Fersini A, Tartaglia N, Altamura A, Lizzi V, Stoppino LP, Macarini L, Ambrosi A, Neri V. Spleen assessment after laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy: preliminary results. Surg Endosc 2016; 30:1503-7. [PMID: 26139504 PMCID: PMC4801995 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4363-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several laparoscopic approaches to the adrenal gland have been described. We prefer the lateral transabdominal approach. The aim of this study is to evaluate prospectively the presence of any anatomical and dynamic changes in the spleen after laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy (LTLA), which can cause an increased risk of early and late complications. METHODS We have evaluated 21 patients before and 6 months after surgery in order to verify the possible presence of a wandering spleen. A clinical and instrumental follow-up [ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance (MR)] were performed. During US protocol, in supine, right lateral, and orthostatic position, the longitudinal and anteroposterior diameter of the spleen and the resistive index within 3 cm of the origin of the splenic artery in three different measurements averaged were measured. MR protocol evaluated, in supine and right lateral position, the splenic volume and its distances from the diaphragm dome and the lateral margin of the costal arch. RESULTS p Values calculated for each parameter were not statistically significant. Our results confirm the absence of any anatomical and dynamic changes in the spleen after LTLA. CONCLUSIONS The most common complications after laparoscopic adrenalectomy are well known and widely described. Our experience does not exclude the occurrence of a wandering spleen, but allows us to state that a rightful mobilization of the pancreaticosplenic block can avoid this event, and in agreement with other authors, the presence of a wandering spleen remains an isolated complication.
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- Pasquale Cianci
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Luigi Pinto Str 1, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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Piccoli M, De Luca GM, Pasculli A, Angelini M, Guicciardi L, Mullineris B, Marchi D, Melotti G. Laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy and wandering spleen risk. JSLS 2016; 18:JSLS-D-13-00278. [PMID: 25392630 PMCID: PMC4154420 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2014.00278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy (LTLA) has become the standard treatment for adrenal masses <6 cm. LTLA involves the dissection of splenic suspensory ligaments, which replicates their congenital absence or weakening, present in cases of wandering spleen (WS). WS is a rare condition in which the spleen migrates from the left upper quadrant to a more caudal location in the abdomen. A unique case of WS after LTLA was described by Corcione et al. In this prospective study, we investigated the possibility of WS as a consequence of LTLA. Methods: Twenty-four patients, 8 men and 16 women, who underwent LTLA with the dissection of splenoparietal and splenorenal ligaments were selected. Results: Clinical and ultrasonographic follow-up showed no evidence of postoperative WS. Conclusions: In the literature, WS is not commonly reported as a postoperative complication of LTLA. In effect, especially in the case of small adrenal masses, the spleen's repositioning in its seat is autonomous. However, the alarming possibility of WS should not be ignored, especially in the case of extensive dissection of the left colic flexure. It would be useful for other authors to signal this complication, so that different approaches and consequent results may be compared.
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- Micaela Piccoli
- Department of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of General and Oncologic Surgery, Unit of Endocrine, Digestive and Emergency Surgery, University Medical School "A. Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of General and Oncologic Surgery, Unit of Endocrine, Digestive and Emergency Surgery, University Medical School "A. Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Vignola Hospital, Vignola, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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Sommerey S, Foroghi Y, Chiapponi C, Baumbach SF, Hallfeldt KKJ, Ladurner R, Gallwas JKS. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy—10-year experience at a teaching hospital. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2015; 400:341-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-015-1287-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy in adrenal tumor: a meta-analysis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2013; 23:121-7. [PMID: 23579504 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3182827b57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The study aims to provide a pooled meta-analysis of existing studies that compare the outcomes of retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy with transperitoneal approach for adrenal tumor. METHODS A systematic search of electronic databases was performed and studies were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data of interest were subjected to meta-analysis using randomized or fixed-effect model to calculate weight mean difference (WMD) or odds ratio (OR). The sensitivity analysis and publication bias test also be conducted. RESULTS Nine observational studies with 632 patients were identified (339 retroperitoneal vs. 293 transperitoneal). Retroperitoneal approach was associated with shorter operative time [WMD=-13.10; 95% confidence interval (CI), -23.83 to -2.36; P=0.02], less intraoperative blood loss (WMD=-40.60; 95% CI, -79.73 to -1.47; P=0.04), shorter duration of hospital stay (WMD=-1.25; 95% CI, -2.36 to -0.14; P=0.03), or time to first ambulation (WMD=-0.38; 95% CI, -0.47 to -0.28; P<0.001). Although the difference between number of convert to open management, time to first oral intake, and major postoperative complication rate was not significant (OR=0.53; 95% CI, 0.17 to 1.60; P=0.26; WMD=-0.31; 95% CI, -1.14 to 0.52; P=0.47; OR=0.41; 95% CI, 0.06 to 1.06; P=0.07). CONCLUSIONS The present evidence demonstrates that retroperitoneal adrenalectomy is better than transperitoneal approach for patients with adrenal tumor in short-term outcomes. However, extended follow-ups and further randomized controlled trials should be required to analysis.
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Tiberio GAM, Solaini L, Arru L, Merigo G, Baiocchi GL, Giulini SM. Factors influencing outcomes in laparoscopic adrenal surgery. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2013; 398:735-43. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-013-1082-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2012] [Accepted: 04/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hu Q, Gou Y, Sun C, Xu K, Xia G, Ding Q. A systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence comparing laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy and conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy. J Endourol 2013; 27:676-83. [PMID: 23391020 DOI: 10.1089/end.2012.0687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the efficacy and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy (LESS-A) and conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) as a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence. METHODS We conducted a thorough search for comparative studies that compared LESS-A and conventional LA in the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library. Studies were reviewed independently and rated by Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. The operative time, estimated blood loss in operation, the time to resume oral intake after surgery, postoperative hospital stay, and the visual analog pain scale (VAPS) score were included for analysis to compare the efficacy, while the complications together with the analgesia use were included for analysis to compare the safety. RESULTS Nine studies with 171 LESS-A cases and 272 conventional LA cases were identified. Although operative time was longer in LESS-A (mean difference [MD] 15.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] 11.18 to 19.74), estimated blood loss (MD 4.72, 95% CI 12.08 to 21.52) and the time to resume oral intake (MD -0.04, 95% CI -0.19 to 0.11) were similar; LESS-A presented a shorter postoperative stay in hospital (MD -0.60, 95% CI -0.86 to -0.35) and lower VAPS score (MD -1.21, 95% CI -1.44 to -0.97). Besides, the risk of minor postoperative complications (risk ratio [RR] 1.74, 95% CI 0.78 to 3.87) was similar. The postoperative analgesia demand in total (RR 0.65, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.81) together with the analgesia usage lasting more than 24 hours after surgery (RR 0.35, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.58) were associated with lower risk in LESS-A, however. CONCLUSIONS Based on current evidence, the operative time seems to be longer in LESS-A; however, operative blood loss and complications are similar. In addition, LESS-A presents a shorter hospital stay after surgery and more acceptable perception of pain than conventional LA.
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- Qingfeng Hu
- Department of Urology and Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Since its first description in 1992, laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the gold standard for the surgical treatment of most adrenal conditions. The benefits of a minimally invasive approach to adrenal resection such as decreased hospital stay, shorter recovery time and improved patient satisfaction are widely accepted. However, as this procedure becomes more widespread, critical steps of the operation must be maintained to ensure expected outcomes and success. This article reviews the surgical techniques for the laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
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- Matthew J Mellon
- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Kumar S, Bera MK, Vijay MK, Dutt A, Tiwari P, Kundu AK. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: A single center experience. J Minim Access Surg 2011; 6:100-5. [PMID: 21120066 PMCID: PMC2992657 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.72595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2010] [Accepted: 07/01/2010] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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AIMS: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in benign adrenal disorders. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Since July 2007, twenty patients have undergone laparoscopic adrenalectomy for various benign adrenal disorders at our institution. Every patient underwent contrast enhanced CT-abdomen. Serum corticosteroid levels were conducted in all, and urinary metanephrines, normetanephrines and VMA levels were performed in suspected pheochromocytoma. All the patients underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy via the transperitoneal approach. RESULTS: The patients were in the age range of 18-57 years, eleven males and nine females, seven right, eleven left, two bilateral. The mean operative time was 150 minutes (120-180), mean hospital stay four days (3-5), mean intraoperative blood loss 150 ml and mean post-operative analgesic need was for 36 (24-72) hours. One out of twenty-two laparoscopic operations had to be converted into open adrenalectomy due to intra-operative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe, effective and useful procedure without any major post-operative complication and is the gold standard for all benign adrenal disorders.
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- Suresh Kumar
- Department of Urology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital (SSKM), Kolkata - 700 020, India
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The management of aldosterone-producing adrenal adenomas—does adrenalectomy increase costs? Surgery 2010; 148:1178-85; discussion 1185. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2010.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Kazaryan AM, Marangos IP, Rosseland AR, Røsok BI, Villanger O, Pinjo E, Pfeffer PF, Edwin B. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: Norwegian single-center experience of 242 procedures. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2009; 19:181-9. [PMID: 19216698 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2008.0286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The last 15 years have been characterized by a rapid expansion of minimally invasive surgery as treatment for adrenal diseases. During these years, both indications and surgical techniques have shown improvements. This study analyzed an 11-year single-center experience with laparoscopic adrenalectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 1997 and April 2008, 242 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed in 220 patients at Rikshospitalet University Hospital. Of these, 192 patients were operated on for benign lesions, 23 for malignant lesions, and in 5 cases "en bloc" adrenalectomies were performed. Benign lesions included 136 hormonally active lesions (41 pheochromocytomas, 48 Conn adenomas, 25 Cushing adenomas, and 18 patients with Cushing's disease) and 56 with hormonally inactive lesions (among them, 47 nonfunctional adenomas). Malignant lesions included 16 adrenal metastases and 7 adrenocortical carcinomas. RESULTS All adrenalectomies were completed laparoscopically. The median time of unilatateral adrenalectomy was 85 (range, 35-325) minutes. The median blood loss was 0 (range, 0-1100) mL. There were 6 intraoperative and 7 postoperative minor complications. The number of complications did not differ between the types of adrenal pathology. Only 19% of the patients required opioids postoperatively. Per- and postoperative parameters were homogeneous among patients with different adrenal lesions. The patients with adrenocortical carcinoma had a distinctive intraoperative course with an evidently longer operative time and higher blood loss. The median postoperative hospital stay was 2 (range, 1-15) days. Hospital stay was the only postoperative parameter where a difference was found between patients with different adrenal lesions. The patients with carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and Cushing's disease had the longest median postoperative stay, respectively, 5 (range, 2-6), 3 (range, 1-15), and 3 (range, 2-6) days. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe, effective procedure providing improved fast and uncomplicated patient recovery independent of the type of adrenal lesion. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy can be easily introduced and may soon replace traditional open surgery in specialized centers.
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Porterfield JR, Thompson GB, Young WF, Chow JT, Fryrear RS, van Heerden JA, Farley DR, Atkinson JLD, Meyer FB, Abboud CF, Nippoldt TB, Natt N, Erickson D, Vella A, Carpenter PC, Richards M, Carney JA, Larson D, Schleck C, Churchward M, Grant CS. Surgery for Cushing's syndrome: an historical review and recent ten-year experience. World J Surg 2008; 32:659-77. [PMID: 18196319 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-007-9387-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cushing's syndrome (CS), due to multiple etiologies, is a disorder associated with the ravages of cortisol excess. The purpose of this review article is to provide a historical synopsis of surgery for CS, review a recent 10-year period of operative management at a tertiary care facility, and to outline a practical approach to diagnosis and management. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 1996 to 2005, 298 patients underwent 322 operative procedures for CS at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. A retrospective chart review was carried out. Data was gathered regarding demographics, preoperative assessment, procedures performed, and outcomes. Data are presented as counts and percentages. Five-year survival rates were calculated where applicable by the Kaplan-Meier method. Statistical analysis was carried out with SAS, version 9 (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC). RESULTS Two-hundred thirty-one patients (78%) had ACTH-dependent CS and 67 patients (22%) had ACTH-independent CS. One-hundred ninety-six patients (66%) had pituitary-dependent CS and 35 patients (12%) had ectopic ACTH syndrome. Fifty-four patients (18%) had cortisol-secreting adenomas, 10 patients (3%) had cortisol-producing adrenocortical carcinomas, and 1% had other causes. Cure rates for first time pituitary operations (transsphenoidal, sublabial, and endonasal) were 80% and 55% for reoperations. Most benign adrenal processes could be managed laparoscopically. Five-year survival rates (all causes) were 90%, 51%, and 23% for adrenocortical adenomas, ectopic ACTH syndrome, and adrenocortical carcinomas, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Surgery for CS is highly successful for pituitary-dependent CS and most ACTH-independent adrenal causes. Bilateral total adrenalectomy can also provide effective palliation from the ravages of hypercortisolism in patients with ectopic ACTH syndrome and for those who have failed transsphenoidal surgery. Unfortunately, to date, adrenocortical carcinomas are rarely cured. Future successes with this disease will likely depend on a better understanding of tumor biology, more effective adjuvant therapies and earlier detection. Clearly, IPSS, advances in cross-sectional imaging, along with developments in transsphenoidal and laparoscopic surgery, have had the greatest impact on today's management of the complex patient with CS.
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- John R Porterfield
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street, S.W, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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In this era of modern technologies, laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a gold standard surgical treatment for benign adrenal lesions. However, being aware of its difficulties and their managements is a very important issue for the surgeons who are interested in minimal invasive surgery. In this article, we are presenting a case of a 57-year-old woman who has undergone laparoscopic left adrenalectomy and in the third postoperative month, had an acute gastric volvulus requiring surgical open treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first article about a gastric volvulus case after left laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
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Chow JT, Thompson GB, Grant CS, Farley DR, Richards ML, Young WF. Bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy for corticotrophin-dependent Cushing's syndrome: a review of the Mayo Clinic experience. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2008; 68:513-9. [PMID: 17970770 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.03082.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been a rapid shift from open to laparoscopic approaches in adrenal surgery, but the safety and efficacy of bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy (BLA) in patients with corticotrophin (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome continues to be defined. OBJECTIVE Review outcomes in the largest series of patients reported to date undergoing BLA for ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. DESIGN Retrospective review study. PATIENTS Between January of 1995 and October of 2006, BLA was attempted in 68 patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome (26 ectopic ACTH syndrome; 42 persistent pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome following pituitary surgery). MEASUREMENTS Review of peri-operative morbidity and mortality, biochemical parameters and patient-reported symptom response from chart review and mailed questionnaire. RESULTS BLA was successfully completed in 59 of 68 patients (87%); nine (13%) required conversion to open adrenalectomy (OA). Intra-operative complications occurred in three patients (4.4%) (two BLA, one OA), and non-operative complications occurred in 11 (16%) patients (eight BLA, three OA). There were no peri-operative deaths. Median hospitalization was 5.5 days (range, 3-28) and 11.9 days (range, 4-29) for the BLA and OA groups, respectively. In patients with follow-up data available, all achieved biochemical resolution and at least partial clinical resolution of signs and symptoms associated with hypercortisolism. Resolution of hypertension, diabetes and obesity was achieved in 64%, 29% and 35% of patients carrying those diagnoses prior to surgery, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study further supports the role of BLA as an effective treatment option for patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.
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- John T Chow
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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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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Liao CH, Lai MK, Li HY, Chen SC, Chueh SC. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy using needlescopic instruments for adrenal tumors less than 5cm in 112 cases. Eur Urol 2007; 54:640-6. [PMID: 18164803 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2007.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2007] [Accepted: 12/14/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic adrenalectomy with needlescopic instruments for most adrenal tumors less than 5cm. METHODS Transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy with needlescopic instruments for 112 patients with presumptively benign adrenal tumors < 5cm were enrolled from July 2000 to February 2005. Operative time, blood loss, conversion and complication rates, and postoperative data were analyzed by appropriate statistical methods. RESULTS All 112 operations were completed without any mortality or reoperation. Mean operative time was 151min and mean blood loss was 30ml. Only one patient required a blood transfusion and application of a hand-assisted device. Conversion to conventional laparoscopic instruments was necessary in another five patients (4.5%). The operative time of the latter 100 cases (147+/-5.1min, mean+/-standard error of mean) was significantly shorter than that of the initial 12 cases (183+/-8.8min, p=0.001). Larger tumors, previous abdominal surgery, and pheochromocytoma group were independent risk factors of a longer operative time. Except for one leiomyosarcoma, all other tumors were benign adrenal pathologies (57 aldosterone-producing adenomas, 23 Cushing's adenomas, 12 pheochromocytomas, and 20 incidentalomas). CONCLUSION The safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic adrenalectomy employing needlescopic instruments for most adrenal tumors less than 5cm was feasible with acceptable operative time. Pheochromocytomas can also be managed with a longer operative time. Patients with previous upper midline or ipsilateral upper quadrant open surgery might not be suitable candidates for such a technique.
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- Chun-Hou Liao
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hori T, Taniguchi K, Kurata M, Nakamura K, Kato K, Ogura Y, Iwasaki M, Okamoto S, Yamakado K, Yagi S, Iida T, Kato T, Saito K, Wang L, Kawarada Y, Uemoto S. Carcinoembryonic antigen-producing adrenal adenoma resected using combined lateral and anterior transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13:6094-7. [PMID: 18023107 PMCID: PMC4250898 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v13.45.6094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A 74-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with hyperadrenocorticism and hyperca-techolaminism. She had a cushingoid appearance and her cortisol level was elevated. Her serum dopamine and noradrenalin levels were also elevated. Computed tomography detected a left adrenal mass measuring 3.5 cm multiply 3.0 cm in diameter. Metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy was negative. Unexpectedly, the serum Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level was elevated. Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography showed increased uptake in the adrenal tumor only, with a maximum standardized uptake value of 2.8. Selective venography and blood sampling revealed that the concentrations of cortisol, catecholamines and CEA were significantly elevated in the vein draining the tumor. A diagnosis of CEA-producing benign adenoma was made. After preoperative management, we performed a combined lateral and anterior transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenectomy. Her vital signs remained stable during surgery. Histopathological examination revealed a benign adenoma. Her cortisol, catecholamine and CEA levels normalized immediately after surgery. We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of CEA-producing adrenal adenoma, along with a review of the relevant literature, and discuss our laparoscopic surgery techniques.
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- Tomohide Hori
- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and Breast Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, 514-8507, Japan.
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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) was first described in the literature in 1992, and has become the preferred method for the removal of benign functioning and non-functioning tumors of the adrenal gland <12 cm. The objectives of the present study are to review the experience of LA gained since it was first done in 1992 and to critically evaluate its effectiveness for the surgical management of endocrine hypertension; specifically pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma and Cushing's syndrome and disease, as opposed to open adrenalectomy. The benefits of minimally invasive techniques for the removal of the adrenal gland include decreased requirements for analgesics, improved patient satisfaction, shorter hospital stay and recovery time when compared to open surgery. LA can be performed safely for bilateral disease and may become the standard of care for malignant tumors. Current limitations are operator-dependent and not a factor of limitations of minimally invasive techniques. A thorough pre-operative work-up is key for differentiating the various cases of hypertension and adequate pre-operative treatment is paramount when indicated.
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- Andrew A Gumbs
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Division of Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery and Department of Surgery, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, PO Box 294, New York, NY 10021, USA
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