The change in the principle of performing laparoscopic adrenalectomy from small to large masses

Erbil, Yeşim; Barbaros, Nurettin; Karaman, Gulay; Bozbora, Mazhar; Ozarmagan, Hüseyin

doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.04.011

The change in the principle of performing laparoscopic adrenalectomy from small to large masses

Erbil Y., Barbaros U., Karaman G., Bozbora A., Ozarmagan S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.7, no.3, pp.266-271, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 7 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.04.011
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.266-271
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the gold standard in most patients with adrenal tumors. It is unclear; however, at what size an adrenal neoplasm should be resected by means of an open or a laparoscopic approach. The aim of the present study was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large tumors with smaller tumors.